Question

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

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

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The principle of the Texas Constitution that best applies to this scenario is the bill of rights, which protects against religious requirements for government officials. In this case, Jamison's right to run for office was protected against discrimination based on his religion, ensuring that individuals are not denied the opportunity to participate in government based on their religious beliefs.