Texas v. Johnson Reading

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The main purpose of the passage is to

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Explain how the 1st amendment was interpreted to protect flag burning

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As used in line 8, “desecrated” most nearly means

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damage

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It can reasonably inferred from the passage that

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the definition of “speech” includes burning things

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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? Options: Lines 11-12 (forbids...speech), Line 20 (obvious... message), Lines 27-28 (restricted...conveyed), Lines 36-37 ( guarantees... wish)

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Lines 36-37 ( guarantees... wish)

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Which claim about the decision is supported by the text? Options: Even though people can be offended by another person’s actions, the government does not have the right to control these ideas., The burning of the American flag is not a protected form of speech., Gregory Johnson was arrested for burning the American flag outside the Republican convention., Johnson was prosecuted for expressing his dissatisfaction with government in the United States.

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Even though people can be offended by another person’s actions, the government does not have the right to control these ideas.

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The passage most strongly suggests which of the following about the significance of this case? Citizens’ rights are limited when their actions offend others. Citizens have the right to express their views, even if others are offended by it. Most people probably won’t go out and burn a flag. Protestors joined Johnson when he was burning the flag.

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Citizens have the right to express their views, even if others are offended by it.

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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? Options: Lines 11 - 12 (The First...speech), Lines 23 - 24 (The Court...speech), Lines 31 - 33 (Most people...offensive), Lines 7 - 8 (Johnson poured...object)

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Lines 23 - 24 (The Court...speech)

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The main purpose of the paragraph about the decision is to

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Outline the limits of the government