Analyze this scenario about a real-life Texas citizen and select the principle of the Texas Constitution that best applies

Question

Jamison wants to run for office so he can represent his community. He fills out the correct paperwork but is told he cannot run because of his religion. He sues to get on the ballot and wins the suit.(1 point)
Responses

Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.

Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.

The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.

Separation of powers protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Separation of powers protects against religious requirements for government officials.
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Answer 1

The principle of the Texas Constitution that best applies to this scenario is the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights protects against religious requirements for government officials, ensuring that individuals like Jamison are not discriminated against based on their religion when running for office.