10
QuizMultiple Choice

Freedom of Expression

Question 10 • {MDVA} Civics and Citizenship [Semester Only]

Which situation is an example of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment?

Answer
A
Students wear black ribbons on their shirts to protest gun violence.
B
Students write letters to the president to request action on gun violence.
C
Students gather in a park to hear speeches against gun violence.
D
Students march in a peaceful protest to bring attention to gun violence.

Explanation

Symbolic speech communicates an idea through an action or symbol rather than spoken or written words. Wearing black ribbons to protest gun violence uses a visible symbol to express a message, so choice A is the example of symbolic speech. Writing letters, listening to speeches, and marching are forms of written expression, listening, or assembly and protest.

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