Texas v. Johnson
Authored by Damian Marquez
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which statement best paraphrases the sentence, "We decline, therefore, to create for the flag an exception to the joust of principles protected by the First Amendment. . . ." (lines 1–2) from the Court Opinion by William J. Brennan?
The Court will not take sides on such principles.
The flag is less important than other such principles.
The Court is more important than other such principles.
The flag is the same as other such principles.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the opinion, what may the government do regarding the flag?
arrest people who show disrespect toward it
encourage people to treat it properly
give it special treatment under the law
require people to salute it
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the Court, government officials may foster national unity by
compulsion and punishment.
example and compulsion.
example and persuasion.
persuasion and punishment.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence reflects the Court's belief about the effects of its decision?
Fewer people will choose to display the flag.
Many people will still be inspired by the flag.
More people will decide to burn the flag.
Most people will become indifferent to the flag.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What counterargument does Justice Brennan make against Texas's “implicit assumption” that burning the flag will lead to riots?
People only riot when they care deeply about something
There is no evidence to support this assumption
The First Amendment prevents citizens from rioting
People who riot will be severely punished
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to Justice Brennan, what principles does the flag represent?
arrogance and conformity
conformity and tolerance
freedom and inclusiveness
morality and freedom
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A compulsion is a
binding contract.
forced obligation.
free choice.
guiding principle.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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