3.7 Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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

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to uphold it as a symbol of unity; to preserve it as a symbol of nationhood; to protect its effect as a symbol

Question 2

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

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The Texas v. Johnson decision protected symbolic speech.

Question 3

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

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✔ allows for symbolic speech

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which statement best summarizes Justice Brennan’s opinion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a political protest is symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. This decision expanded First Amendment protections to include offensive or unpopular forms of political expression and struck down laws banning flag burning.

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to uphold it as a symbol of unity; to preserve it as a symbol of nationhood; to protect its effect as a symbol

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which statement best summarizes Justice Brennan’s opinion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

3.7 Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers

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