SUPPORT- American Flag Stands for Tolerance

Why does Allen compare the Supreme Court decision on flag burning with the Chinese government’s decision regarding protesters in Tiananmen Square? He compares them to show that...

• ...

• 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.

What does Allen think about those who believe 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 understands and respects their concerns.

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

• believing in “freedoms of conscience and expression.”

• a “widespread and deeply felt reverence” for the flag.

• the “imposition of governmental orthodoxy in political speech.”

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.

Allen's point of view is that burning the flag causes disagreement because it...

• communicates in a powerful way.

• endangers people’s lives and property.

• threatens Americans’ basic freedoms.

Which sentence tells 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.

Orthodoxy means

• accepted codes

• informal rules

• personal opinions

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

• hypocrisy

• irreverence

• sacredness

A dogma is a principle written by

• an authority

• an individual

• a child

Dissenters are people who most likely

• conform

• disagree

• agree