Describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society.
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What do you call a person's position on a topic or their attitude toward an issue?
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Opposition
Point of view
Argument
Q 2/20
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Which statement describes why it would be important to have free speech in a democratic society?
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It is important for people to share information with only people who think the same as them.
It is important for people to be able to use hate speech with people they think are different.
It is important for people to be able to express their opinions to their elected officials.
It is important for people to be able to make up lies about things they disagree with.
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What do you call a person's position on a topic or their attitude toward an issue?
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Which statement describes why it would be important to have free speech in a democratic society?
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Although some Americans opposed the annexation of Texas over the issue of slavery, James Polk and his supporters had a different viewpoint because of what belief?
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113.19.16.A
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All of the following are examples of freedom the speech EXCEPT?
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In the Early Statehood era, the Democratic Party supported all of the following EXCEPT?
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113.19.16.A
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All of the following describe reasons free speech is important in a democratic society EXCEPT?
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What are groups like the NAACP, the Texas League of Women Voters and the Sierra Club that consist of people who share the same point of view called?
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Which statement describes why it would be important to have freedom of the press in a democratic society?
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113.19.16.B
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What is an organized political group that is neither Republican nor Democrat called?
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113.19.16.A
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All of the following are examples of freedom the press EXCEPT?
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What is a press not restricted or controlled by government censorship called?
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113.19.16.B
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Why would it be important for local news media to be able to interview candidates running for state offices?
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113.19.16.B
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Which of the following statements best describes the point of view of modern Republicans on government regulations?
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113.19.16.A
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Which of the following is a term used to describe when someone publishes lies about another person without any proof to support the allegations?
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113.19.16.B
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The point of view that schools should be funded by local property taxes has led to the which following problems among Texas schools?
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113.19.16.A
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Which of the following is a term used to describe when someone speaks lies about another person without any proof to support the allegations?
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113.19.16.B
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Which of the following comparisons correctly represents the two parties' general viewpoints on gun control?
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113.19.16.A
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What was the name of the political party formed in 2009 as a result of its members' opposition to taxes?
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113.19.16.A
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Which statement describes how the support of the Democratic Party has changed over the course of Texas history?
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Texas politicians have used "town hall" meetings as a campaign strategy for what reason?
