Explain civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation.
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The Texas Bill of Rights gives citizens all the following rights EXCEPT...
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Freedom of Worship
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Taxes
Freedom of Assembly
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A Texas citizen receives a summons in the mail to appear in court as a possible juror for a criminal trial. What civic responsibility does this describe?
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The responsibility to pay taxes
The responsibility to vote
The responsibility to serve jury duty
The responsibility to be a witness in court
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The Texas Bill of Rights gives citizens all the following rights EXCEPT...
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A Texas citizen receives a summons in the mail to appear in court as a possible juror for a criminal trial. What civic responsibility does this describe?
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Which right granted by the Texas Consitution gives its citizens the right to choose their beliefs and how to practice those beliefs?
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113.19.15.B
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A person is caught shoplifting at a local store and the police decide to arrest every shopper in the store just in case there is another shoplifter. This is a violation of which right guaranteed under the Texas Constitution?
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113.19.15.A
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A group of citizens gathers in front of the state capital building to protest gun reform after a recent school shooting. What right, given by the Texas Consitution, are they exercising?
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113.19.15.A
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If a Texas State Judge is pulled over for breaking the speed limit, he/she should be treated like any other citizen of Texas. Which right is this an example of?
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113.19.15.A
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What would result if people failed to exercise their right to vote?
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113.19.15.B
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Newspapers and media outlets reporting to citizens which candidates are being endorsed by various groups of people is an example of what right of the Texas Consitution?
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113.19.15.A
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Texas property owners must pay taxes on the value of their homes and property. This is an example of which of the following civic responsibilities?
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113.19.15.B
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If Texas uses property taxes to fund public schools, what would happen if citizens failed to pay their taxes?
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113.19.15.B
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In Texas, a person can not be arrested and sent to prison without due process because of which right in the Texas Constitution?
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113.19.15.A
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All of the following are civic responsibilities for Texans EXCEPT?
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113.19.15.B
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Which of the following is a right found in the Texas Bill of Rights but not in the U.S. Bill of Rights?
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113.19.15.B
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All of the following are the Rights of Crime Victims EXCEPT?
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113.19.15.A
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Why would it be important to protect crime victims from threats?
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113.19.15.A
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The following are all ways to participate in civic activities in your community EXCEPT?
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113.19.15.B
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Why would it be important for Texas citizens to attend governmental meetings?
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113.19.15.B
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What is a person who is part of an organization that attempts to influence lawmakers called?
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113.19.15.B
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A lobbyist working for a rich corporation would have more influence on lawmakers than a lobbyist representing a group of poor workers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?
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113.19.15.B
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Why would being a witness in court be considered a civic responsibility?
