Texas v. Johnson Reading

1. The main purpose of the passage is to

• Present arguments in a Supreme Court case

• Explain how the 1st amendment was interpreted to protect flag burning

• Suggest that we should burn the flag to protest our government

• Compare and contrast two judges opinions on flag burning

2. As used in line 8, “desecrated” most nearly means

• bury

• fold

• damage

• lack of understanding

3. It can reasonably inferred from the passage that

• burning the American flag can be just as powerful as using words to express your opinion

• it was bad to burn the American flag because it was destroying someone’s property

• there should be stronger penalties for burning the American flag

• that the definition of “speech” includes burning things

4. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 11-12 (forbids...speech)

• Line 20 (obvious... message)

• Lines 27-28 (restricted...conveyed)

• Lines 36-37 ( guarantees... wish)

5. Which claim about the decision is supported by the text?

• Even though people can be offended by another person’s actions, the government does not have the right to control these ideas.

• The burning of the American flag is not a protected form of speech.

• Gregory Johnson was arrested for burning the American flag outside the Republican convention.

• Johnson was prosecuted for expressing his dissatisfaction with government in the United States.

6. The passage most strongly suggests which of the following about the significance of this case?

• Citizens’ rights are limited when their actions offend others.

• Citizens have the right to express their views, even if others are offended by it.

• Most people probably won’t go out and burn a flag.

• Protestors joined Johnson when he was burning the flag.

7. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 11 - 12 (The First...speech)

• Lines 23 - 24 (The Court...speech)

• Lines 31 - 33 (Most people...offensive)

• Lines 7 - 8 (Johnson poured...object)

8. The main purpose of the paragraph about the decision is to

• Introduce the arguments of Texas v. Johnson

• Explain how the First Amendment protects speech

• Present what happened when Johnson burned the American flag

• Outline the limits of the government

Why was Johnson arrested for burning the flag?

• he was disturbing the peace

• he said disrespectful things while doing it

• he was violently disrespecting a respected object

• he was criticizing the government

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is the MAIN REASON the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning was actually legal?

• It was only illegal by Texas law

• It's a form of "expressive conduct" protected by the 1st Amendment

• Johnson wasn't actually hurting anyone

• It's allowed during a protest

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1