TEXAS VS. JOHNSON
Authored by KARLA HEERMAN
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author mostly structure the information in the excerpt?
A. In sections that group the political viewpoints of justices on the Supreme Court
B. In sections that provide contrasting opinions of the justices on the Supreme Court
C. In sections that show how the decisions by Supreme Court justices change over time
D. In sections that provide background on the legal experience of Supreme Court justices
Tags
TEKS.ELA.5.10B
TEKS.ELA.6.9B
TEKS.ELA.7.9B
TEKS.ELA.8.9B
TEKS.ELA.E1.8B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely meaning of sanction as it is used in the text from paragraph 1 of the excerpt?
“The court concluded that the State could not criminally sanction flag desecration in order to preserve the flag as a symbol of national unity.”
A. Punish
B. Restrain
C. Permit
D. Approve
Tags
TEKS.ELA.E1.2B
TEKS.ELA.E2.2B
TEKS.ELA.RI.1A
TEKS.ELA.CR.2F
TEKS.ELA.E3.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the information in paragraphs 1 and 2, what is most likely the author’s purpose for including the following in the excerpt?
“Held: Johnson’s conviction for flag desecration is inconsistent with the First Amendment.”
A. To show that the Supreme Court agreed that Johnson should be convicted
B. To show that the Supreme Court agreed with the Texas statute on flag burning
C. To show that the Supreme Court agreed with the decision of the State Court of Appeals
D. To show that the Supreme Court agreed with the decision of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which inference can be best made about Justice Brennan’s opinion on flag burning?
A. Extreme measures are needed to reinforce national unity.
B. State laws should be upheld before federal laws are enforced.
C. Punishment for flag burning should be clearly outlined by Congress.
D. Allowing the destruction of the flag symbolizes protection of freedom.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which claim would Chief Judge Rehnquist most likely make in regard to the American flag?
A. The flag is a symbol for people that fight for America.
B. The flag can be destroyed in certain situations of protest.
C. The flag is necessary for understanding American history.
D. The flag can be used to symbolize both speech and action.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the definitions to the bold words in each quote:
“Johnson was convicted of desecration of a venerated object in violation of a Texas statute, and a State Court of Appeals affirmed.
To disrespect
Something that is highly esteemed
A continual attack
An inability to change
Tags
TEKS.ELA.E1.11H
TEKS.ELA.E2.11H
TEKS.ELA.E3.11H
TEKS.ELA.E4.11H
TEKS.MATH.8.8C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the definitions to the bold words in each quote:
“Johnson was convicted of desecration of a venerated object in violation of a Texas statute, and a State Court of Appeals affirmed.
To disrespect
Something that is highly esteemed
A continual attack
The capacity to recover
An inability to change
Tags
TEKS.ELA.E1.2B
TEKS.ELA.E2.2B
TEKS.ELA.RI.1A
TEKS.ELA.CR.2F
TEKS.ELA.E4.2B
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