How did the outcome of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) case relate to the idea of individual liberties?

The Supreme Court ruled that public schools could not force students to salute the flag or recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Compelling students to express a belief violated their individual liberties, including protections for freedom of speech and religion. Therefore, students are protected from having to recite the Pledge, as choice C states.

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