Burning the Flag

In "Burning the Flag", the two OPPOSING viewpoints were that the Right to Burn the Flag is Protected by Freedom of Speech and ......

• Burning the American flag should not face punishment

• Burning the American flag must be done at least once a year

•  Burning the American Flag is a Threat to Our Country 

• Burning the American flag is a crime punishable by death

In Texas v Johnson, Justice Brennan's argument was.....

• Burning the flag is the only form of protest that makes sense

• Burning the flag is protected by the 1st Amendment

• Burning the flag is disrespectful

• Burning the flag is a crime

In "Burning the Flag", all of the following support the Point: The Right to Burn the Flag is Protected by Freedom of Speech EXCEPT FOR.............

• it shows people care about their nation enough to promote change

• we can't protect our freedoms and limit them at the same time

• it is disrespectful to former military members

• it is protected by the 1st Amendment of free speech

In "Burning the Flag", all of the following support the Counterpoint: Burning the American Flag is a Threat to Our Country EXCEPT FOR......

• it was a symbol of resilience, solidarity, strength, and leadership

• it is protected by our freedom of speech

• The Supreme Court has been wrong before

• deeply disrespectful to those that actually fight for freedom

How does the author of the Point essay argue against a potential law that would ban flag burning in Paragraph 5?

• The author says they would support a law banning flag burning if it made exceptions for t-shirts, plates and napkins.

• The author implies that people could be arrested simply for accidentally lighting a napkin or paper plate on fire.

• The author shows that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to protect flag burning.

• The author suggests that a flag burning law would mean that the Supreme Court would have to constantly handle these sorts of cases.

How does the following excerpt from the first essay add to the development of the Point author’s argument?

• It assumes flag burners like Johnson are serious and thoughtful people who want what they think is best for America.

• The author knows that most people reading already think that Gregory Lee Johnson is a hero.

• It demonstrates all of the positive changes that can come from a protest like Johnson’s.

• It questions whether anyone can consider themselves a true patriot until they make a gesture as bold and dangerous as burning the flag.

What is a central idea of both essays that is best supported by the text?

• One of the main problems with a flag burning law is that people will inevitably wind up burning flags by accident.

• Looking to Europe as an example can help guide people to the correct thinking on the issue of flag burning.

• The point of view of military service members should be weighed when considering the issue of flag burning.

• Sometimes flag burning is the only option for citizens seeking to express their dissatisfaction with the government.

Which of these inferences about the Point essay is best supported the text?

• Supreme Court decisions should not be challenged or changed by Constitutional amendments.

• The better solution to this debate would be if we had a government in power that no one wanted to protest.

• The author would be open to a flag burning amendment to the Constitution if it allowed states to decide whether to outlaw it.

• Flag burning as a form of protest by thoughtful citizens actually makes us stronger as a nation.

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

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