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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act

Question 1 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

In which case did the court rule that flag burning was not illegal under the First Amendment?

Answer
A
US v. Fields
B
New York Times v. Sullivan
C
Texas v. Johnson
D
US v. Alvarez

Explanation

In Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a form of political protest is expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. The Court therefore overturned Johnson’s conviction under a Texas law banning flag desecration. The correct choice is Texas v. Johnson.

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