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What does it mean?
Citizens must tell the truth in court. Without it, the justice system fails to serve the nation.
In plain terms
Truthful testimony is required for the justice system to work properly.
What can you take from it?
Truthful testimony is required for justice.

Where it applies

  • courtroom
  • grand jury
  • legal proceedings

Putting it to work

  • testify truthfully
  • support legal system

Questions to consider

  • Why must citizens tell the truth?
  • What happens without it?

Another view

Fear or self-interest often prevents truthfulness.

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