The Texas Bill of Rights

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Texas Bill of Rights

• A) is shorter than that in the federal Constitution.
• B) contains a lower level of protection than does the federal Constitution.
• C) has been deleted from the Texas Constitution because most rights are now federally protected.
• D) contains a provision guaranteeing equal rights to women-something not found in the federal Constitution.

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Definitions:

Precedent

A legal principle or rule established in a previous court case that is either binding or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

Legal Principles

Fundamental truths or doctrines that form the foundation for a system of laws or legal decision-making.

Cases of First Impression

Legal cases in which a court must decide on a matter that has not been previously adjudicated, setting a precedent for future cases.

Public Policy

The principles, laws, and actions adopted or proposed by a government to address issues of public concern, affecting how society manages its resources and governs its members.