Texas v Johnson (Selection Quiz)
Authored by Majida Halaby
English
10th Grade
8 Questions
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on constitutional law and First Amendment rights through an analysis of the landmark Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson, which addressed flag burning as a form of symbolic speech. The questions are appropriate for grade 10 students studying American government, civics, or constitutional law within an English language arts context that emphasizes legal rhetoric and argumentation. Students need to understand the structure of Supreme Court opinions, including majority and dissenting views, and demonstrate comprehension of complex legal arguments about free speech protections. The quiz requires students to analyze judicial reasoning, identify supporting evidence in legal writing, compare contrasting viewpoints on constitutional interpretation, and understand how justices use precedent, emotional appeals, and logical arguments to support their positions. Students must also demonstrate vocabulary knowledge of legal terminology and show their ability to distinguish between the different approaches taken by Justice Brennan's majority opinion and Justice Rehnquist's dissent. Created by Majida Halaby, an English teacher in Lebanon who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for assessing student comprehension after reading excerpts from both the majority and dissenting opinions in this crucial First Amendment case. Teachers can use this quiz as a formative assessment following a unit on constitutional rights, as a review activity before discussing broader themes of civil liberties, or as homework to reinforce students' understanding of legal argumentation techniques. The quiz works particularly well as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about the tension between symbolic speech and patriotic expression, or as practice for students preparing to write their own argumentative essays about constitutional issues. The questions align with Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.6 for analyzing author's purpose and point of view in technical texts, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.8 for assessing reasoning and evidence in arguments, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1 for understanding argumentative writing structures that students will need to master in their own legal analysis compositions.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the excerpt from Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, what is Justice Brennan’s major claim?
The nation’s flag is the most important symbol of American ideals and freedoms, and burning it should be illegal.
Americans’ First Amendment rights include the right to burn the flag in protest.
The act of burning the nation’s flag hurts the United States and the First Amendment.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 3 of Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, Brennan paraphrases the opinion of Justice Holmes from another court case. What is the most likely reason Brennan might have for doing this?
Holmes, Brennan’s close friend, needs support for his court opinion.
Holmes gives a popular opinion that is unimportant to Brennan’s views but of interest to readers.
Holmes provides authoritative evidence to support Brennan’s views.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Justice Rehnquist support his opinion in Texas v. Johnson Dissent?
He quotes from patriotic songs and documents to stir emotions.
He cites prior rulings to demonstrate the flaws in the case.
He shares his personal philosophy to illustrate the proper way to disagree.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, Brennan says, "The way to preserve the flag's special role is not to punish those who feel differently about these matters. It is to persuade them that they are wrong." What is the purpose of this statement?
To persuade the readers that the only way to make people respect the flag is by making burning it illegal
To show that people should respect the flag by persuasion not obligation
To show that respecting the flag means people are not allowed to feel differently about the matter
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
45 sec • 1 pt
Which court opinion mentioned that the American flag symbolizes the United States and not political parties?
Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion
Texas v. Johnson Dissent
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
.
Which court opinion mentioned that one person’s actions cannot change widely held feelings.
Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion
Texas v. Johnson Dissent
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Majority 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.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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