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How did the decision the Supreme Court reached in Texas v. Johnson affect the protections offered by the First Amendment?Give your response in the form of two to three complete sentences.

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The Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a political protest is expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. This decision expanded free-speech protections by preventing the government from punishing speech merely because it is offensive or unpopular.

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

A
The Texas v. Johnson decision protected symbolic speech.
B
Expression cannot be limited solely because it is unpopular.

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