American Flag Stands for Tolerance

Allen compares the Supreme Court decision on flag burning with the Chinese government’s decision regarding protesters in Tiananmen Square to show that

• the U.S. and China agree on how to treat protesters
• protests are becoming less peaceful around the world.
• allowing protest is fundamental to the U.S. ideal.
• the two events have little relationship to one another.

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What is Allen’s attitude toward those who think that burning the flag should not be allowed as a form of protest?

• He believes they are ignorant and narrow-minded.
• He fears that they want to eliminate all forms of protest.
• He strongly supports their position.
• He understands and respects their concerns.

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According to Allen, what distinguishes the United States from other countries is

• a commitment to “freedoms of conscience and expression.”
• a “widespread and deeply felt reverence” for the flag.
• the “imposition of governmental orthodoxy in political speech.”
• requiring people to show a “modicum of respect” for the flag.

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Allen says that some people infer that “freedom of expression stops at the border of the flag.” What is the meaning of the words in quotation marks?

• Each country has the right to protect its flag from protesters.
• Harming the flag is not allowed under freedom of expression.
• People cannot express themselves within U.S. borders.
• People cannot protest at government buildings where the flag is flown.

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Allen's point of view is that burning the flag sparks controversy because it

• communicates in a powerful way.
• endangers people’s lives and property.
• facilitates meaningful dialogue.
• threatens Americans’ basic freedoms.

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Which sentence best summarizes how the First Amendment protects freedom of expression?

• Only expression that offends no one is protected.
• Speech is protected but symbolic actions are not.
• Even distasteful expressions of opinion are protected.
• There are no exceptions to freedom of expression.

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Orthodoxy means

• accepted codes
• informal rules
• personal opinions
• unconventional ideas

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What word is most closely related to the meaning of sanctity?

• hypocrisy
• irreverence
• sacredness
• wickedness

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A dogma is a principle most often put forth by

• an authority
• an individual
• a minority
• a child

Dissenters are people who most likely

• conform
• disagree
• agree
• mediate

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