In the excerpt from Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, what is Justice Brennan’s major claim?

Texas v. Johnson Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The nation’s flag is the most important symbol of American ideals and freedoms.
Americans’ First Amendment rights include the right to burn the flag in protest.
The act of burning the nation’s flag hurts the United States and the First Amendment.
Controversies over the right to burn the flag are necessary for the First Amendment.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In paragraph 3 of Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, Brennan paraphrases the opinion of Justice Holmes from another court case. What is the most likely reason Brennan might have for doing this?
Holmes, Brennan’s close friend, needs support for his court opinion.
Holmes, an expert in the field, provides a necessary counterargument to Brennan’s opinion.
Holmes gives a popular opinion that is unimportant to Brennan’s views but of interest to readers.
Holmes provides authoritative evidence to support Brennan’s views.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Read this quotation from paragraph 3 of Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion. Indeed, Texas’ argument that the burning of an American flag “is an act having a high likelihood to cause a breach of the peace,” and its statute’s implicit assumption that physical mistreatment of the flag will lead to “serious offense,” tend to confirm that the flag’s special role is not in danger; if it were, no one would riot or take offense because a flag had been burned. The purpose of this statement by Justice Brennan is to appeal to his audience’s —
logic, by providing a sensible explanation for his view
emotions, by using inspiring words such as mistreatment
sense of justice, by reinforcing the high position of the flag
emotions, by emphasizing the special role held by the flag
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A How does Justice Rehnquist support his opinion in Texas v. Johnson Dissent?
He describes the many variations of the flag to prove how it is not important because it changes often.
He quotes from patriotic songs and documents to emphasize Americans’ connection to the flag.
He cites prior rulings to demonstrate the flaws in Brennan’s majority opinion.
He explains how the flag has a magical power that strengthens the country.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
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Part B Which two excerpts from the opinion best support the answer to Part A?
By the rude bridge that arched the flood / Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled . . . (paragraph 2)
During that time, there were many colonial and regimental flags, adorned with such symbols as pine trees, beavers, anchors, and rattlesnakes, bearing slogans such as “Liberty or Death,” “Hope,” “An Appeal to Heaven,” and “Don’t Tread on Me.” (paragraph 3)
The Union troops marched to the sound of “Yes We’ll Rally Round the Flag Boys, We’ll Rally Once Again.” (paragraph 6)
Millions and millions of Americans regard it with an almost mystical reverence, regardless of what sort of social, political, or philosophical beliefs they may have. (paragraph 7)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The author of “American Flag Stands for Tolerance” presents an opposing claim in paragraph 5. How does he rebut this opposing claim in paragraph 6?
He maintains that the objection to his claim is untrue because the principle he upholds is not dogmatic.
He argues that the requirement to reject dogma is limited to rejecting one particular principle, not all dogma.
He admits that the objection to his claim is true, but states that the dogma he supports is more reasonable than what it replaces.
He points out that the idea of limiting freedom of expression to protect the flag is a belief of private citizens, but should be official dogma.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the author of “American Flag Stands for Tolerance” attempting to point out through his appeal to logic in paragraph 7?
The importance of allowing respectful protests
Why the controversy about flag burning is unimportant
The lengths some people may go to in order to make a point
Why controversial acts and beliefs are the reason we need free speech
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