Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

According to Texas’s attorney, why should the flag be protected?

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A: to uphold it as a symbol of unity; D: to preserve it as a symbol of nationhood; E: to protect its effect as a symbol

Question 2

makes flag burning a crime✔ allows for symbolic speechpromotes nonviolent actions

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B: ✔ allows for symbolic speech

Question 3

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court’s decision in Texas v. Johnson?

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B: It protected actions such as flag burning and not just spoken or written words.

Question 4

Which statement best summarizes Justice Brennan’s opinion?

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A: The right to free speech extends to those expressing unpopular ideas.

Question 5

Which of these ideas are included in your answer? Check any that apply.

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A: The Texas v. Johnson decision protected symbolic speech.

Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers