Texas v. Johnson / American Flag Tolerance

Which sentence best summarizes how the First Amendment protects freedom of expression? A. Only expression that offends no one is protected. B. Speech is protected but symbolic actions are not. C. Even distasteful expressions of opinion are protected. D. There are no exceptions to freedom of expression.

C. Even distasteful expressions of opinion are protected.

Allen compares the Supreme Court decision on flag burning with the Chinese government's decision regarding protesters in Tiananmen square to show that A. the U.S. & China agree on how to treat protesters. B. protests are becoming less peaceful around that world. C. allowing protest is fundemental to the U.S. ideal. D. the two events have little relationship to one another.

C. allowing protest is fundemental to the U.S. ideal.

According to the Court, government officials may foster national unity by A. compulsion and punishment. B. example and compulsion. C. example and persuasion. D. persuasion and punishment.

C. example and persuasion.

According to Justice Brennan, what principles does the flag represent? A. arrogance and conformity B. conformity and tolerance C. freedom and inclusiveness D. morality and freedom

C. freedom and inclusiveness

16. What word is most closely related to the meaning of sanctity? A. hypocrisy B. irreverence C. sacredness D. wickedness

C. sacredness

What is Alen's attitude toward those who think that burning the flag should not be allowed as a form of protest? A. He believes they are ignorant and narrow-minded. B. He fears that they want to eliminate all forms of protest. C. He strongly supports their position. D. He understands and respects their concerns.

D. He understands and respects their concerns.

Which statement best paraphrases the sentence, "We decline, thereforeto create for the flag an exception to the joust of principles protected by the First Amendment..." (lines 1-2) from the Court Opinion by William J. Brennan? A. The court will not takes sides on such principles. B. The flag is less important than other such principles. C. The Court is more important than other such principles. D. The flag is the same as other such principles.

D. The flag is the same as other such principles.

An idea in a text that is implicit is A. direct B. unknown C. stated D. understood

D. understood

What counterargument does Justice Brennan make against Texas's "implicit assumption" that burning the flag will lead to riots? A. People only riot when they care deeply about something. B. There is no evidence to support this assumption. C. The First Amendment prevents citizens from rioting. D. People who riot will be severly punished.

A. People only riot when they care deeply about something.

According to Allen, what distinguishes the United States from other countries is A. a commitment to "freedoms of conscience and expression." B. a "widespread and deeply felt reverence" for the flag. C. the imposition of governmental orthodoxy in political speech." D. requiring people to show a "modicum of repsect" for the flag."

A. a commitment to "freedoms of conscience and expression."

Orthodoxy means A. accepted codes B. informal rules C. personal opinions D. unconventional ideas

A. accepted codes

Which phrase best defines reaffirmation? A. an act of endorsing again B. an act of feeling good C. an act of speaking slowly D. an act of standing strong

A. an act of endorsing again

A dogma is a principle most often put forth by A. an authority B. an individual C. a minority D. a child

A. an authority

Allen's point of view is that burning the flag sparks controversy because it A. communicates in a powerful way. B. endangers people's lives and property. C. facilitates meaningful dialogue. D. threatens American's basic freedoms.

A. communicates in a powerful way.

Resillience means the ability to A. recover from an injury or setback B. reply to an opposing view C. respond rigidly in a riot D.review aspects of an argument

A. recover from an injury or setback

Allen says that some people infer that "freedom of expression stops at the border of the flag." What is the meaning of the words in quotation marks? A. Each country has the right to protect its flag from protesters. B. Harming the flag is not allowed under freedom of expression. C. People cannot express themselves within U.S. borders. D. People cannot protest at government building where the flag is flown.

B. Harming the flag is not allowed under freedom of expression.

Which sentence reflects the Court's belief about the effects of its decision? A. Fewer people will choose to display the flag. B. Many people will still be inspired by the flag. C. More people will decide to burn the flag. D. Most people will become indifferent to the flag.

B. Many people will still be inspired by the flag.

Dissenters are people who most likely A. conform B. disagree C. agree D. mediate

B. disagree

According to the opinion, what may the government do regarding the flag? A. arrest people who show direspect toward it B. encourage people to treat it properly C. give it special treatment under the law D. require people to salute it

B. encourage people to treat it properly

A compulsion is a A. binding contract B. forced obligation C. free choice D. guiding principle

B. forced obligation