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Texas TEKS · Social Studies · Grade 8

TEKS 8.21(B)

describe the importance of free speech and press in a constitutional republic; and

Source: Texas Administrative Code §113.20 (Chapter 113) · Adopted 2022

Knowledge & Skills 8.21

Citizenship

The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a constitutional republic. The student is expected to:

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