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Texas v Johnson

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Gregory Johnson burn the American flag?

a)

Because his friend dared him to do it

b)

Because he wanted to stop the spread of Covid19

c)

Because he was protesting the re-election of Ronald Reagan

d)

Because he was communist

2.

Who is the plaintiff?

a)

The State of Texas

b)

Mary Beth Tinker

c)

Dumbledore

d)

Gregory Johnson

3.

Who is the defendant?

a)

The State of Texas

b)

Mary Beth Tinker

c)

Dumbledore

d)

Gregory Johnson

4.

Johnson argued that burning the flag was a form of:

a)

Speech

b)

Irony

c)

Art

5.

What was the precedent case referenced in Texas v Johnson?

a)

Tinker v Des Moines

b)

United States v O'Brien

c)

Slytherin v Gryffindor

d)

Bears v Packers

6.

When all was said and done, the Supreme Court agreed with Johnson because... (check all that apply)

a)

The 1st Amendment protects speech, especially if it is an unpopular political view

b)

Burning the flag may be disrespectful, but laws cannot prohibit behavior just because it is disrespectful

c)

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Have you seen The Last Dance??

d)

The burning of the flag would incite violence in protesters

7.

Which constitutional right is being referenced in the case of Texas v Johnson?

(a)  

8.

Do you think the Supreme Court made the right decision?

a)

Yes

b)

No