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When comparing the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights, which of the following can be said about the rights included in the documents?(1 point)

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All of the rights in these documents are exactly the same for the U.S. and Texas.
All of the rights in these documents are exactly the same for the U.S. and Texas.

Both the U.S. and the Texas Bills of Rights are changed when voters think it is important to do so.
Both the U.S. and the Texas Bills of Rights are changed when voters think it is important to do so.

The Texas Bill of Rights was influenced by Texas’s history under Spain, Mexico, and the U.S.
The Texas Bill of Rights was influenced by Texas’s history under Spain, Mexico, and the U.S.

Both have the same rights, but the Texas Bill of Rights has more rights specific to Texas.
Both have the same rights, but the Texas Bill of Rights has more rights specific to Texas.
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When comparing the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights, the following statement can be considered accurate:

The Texas Bill of Rights was influenced by Texas’s history under Spain, Mexico, and the U.S.

This statement acknowledges the unique historical context that shaped the Texas Bill of Rights, reflecting influences from various legal traditions due to its diverse history. Additionally, it is important to note that while there are similarities in the rights enumerated in both documents, the Texas Bill of Rights does include some rights that are specific to Texan culture and governance.

The other statements are not entirely correct:

  • The rights in the two documents are not exactly the same; there are notable differences and additional rights specific to Texas.
  • Changes to the U.S. Bill of Rights require a constitutional amendment process and are not typically made through voter action, while the Texas Bill of Rights can be amended more readily by voter approval.
  • The assertion that both have the same rights but the Texas Bill of Rights has more specific rights could be misleading without further elaboration on what those additional rights entail.

Overall, each statement reflects different aspects of the relationship between the two documents, but the historical influence of Texas's past is a distinctive factor.