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QuizMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 17 • Civics and Government

What is symbolic speech?

Answer
A
the publication of an article despite prior restraint
B
an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else
C
the act of peaceful protest
D
an action that expresses an idea or opinion

Explanation

Symbolic speech is conduct or an action that communicates a message, idea, or opinion without relying only on spoken or written words. For example, wearing an armband to express a political view is symbolic speech. Choice A, “an action that expresses an idea or opinion,” gives this definition.

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