4/8 Tex vs Johnson Reading

What was the significant decision made by the Supreme Court in the case of Texas vs. Johnson in 1989?

• The Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag is illegal.

• The Supreme Court decided that burning the American flag is a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment.

• The Supreme Court upheld the Texas law against desecrating the flag.

• The Supreme Court ruled that burning the flag is disrespectful and not protected by the First Amendment.

Why did Gregory Lee Johnson burn the American flag during a protest in 1984?

• To show his disrespect for the flag and the country.

• To celebrate a national event.

• As a way to show his political views through symbolic speech.

• Because he was following a new trend at the time.

What is the significance of the Texas vs. Johnson case for people today, according to the text?

• It allows people to burn the American flag without any consequences.

• It is a reminder that freedom of speech includes the responsibility to respect others' opinions.

• It signifies that all forms of protest are legal.

• It has no relevance to contemporary issues like climate change and racial justice.

What is the text suggesting about the relationship between legal rights and social consequences?

• Legal rights ensure that there will be no social consequences for one's actions.

• Legal rights, such as freedom of speech, may lead to social consequences like people disagreeing with you.

• Social consequences are more important than legal rights.

• Legal rights are always aligned with social expectations.

According to the text, what should teens understand about freedom of speech?

• They can say whatever they want without thinking about the impact.

• They should only express themselves online.

• They should use symbolic actions to express themselves without considering others.

• They need to think about the impact of their actions and respect other people's opinions.