Texas v. Johnson Case Quiz

What was Gregory Lee Johnson protesting when he burned the American flag?

• The election of Ronald Reagan

• The Republican National Convention

• The Vietnam War

• The Texas state law on free speech

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding flag burning in the Texas v. Johnson case?

• It is protected as free speech under the First Amendment

• It is only allowed during political protests

• It is not protected and can be restricted by states

• It is a criminal act punishable by law

Which Justice wrote the majority opinion in the Texas v. Johnson case?

• Justice William Brennan

• Justice William Rehnquist

• Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

• Justice Thurgood Marshall

What was Justice Rehnquist's main argument in his dissenting opinion?

• Flag burning is a form of political speech

• The First Amendment is absolute

• Flag burning does not breach the peace

• The flag is a symbol of national unity, not just a political symbol

What was the outcome of the Flag Protection Act of 1989?

• It was upheld by the Supreme Court

• It was ruled unconstitutional

• It successfully banned flag burning

• It was never challenged in court