WorksheetsTexas v Johnson
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Why did Gregory Johnson burn the American flag?
Because his friend dared him to do it
Because he wanted to stop the spread of Covid19
Because he was protesting the re-election of Ronald Reagan
Because he was communist
Who is the plaintiff?
The State of Texas
Mary Beth Tinker
Dumbledore
Gregory Johnson
Who is the defendant?
The State of Texas
Mary Beth Tinker
Dumbledore
Gregory Johnson
Johnson argued that burning the flag was a form of:
Speech
Irony
Art
What was the precedent case referenced in Texas v Johnson?
Tinker v Des Moines
United States v O'Brien
Slytherin v Gryffindor
Bears v Packers
When all was said and done, the Supreme Court agreed with Johnson because... (check all that apply)
The 1st Amendment protects speech, especially if it is an unpopular political view
Burning the flag may be disrespectful, but laws cannot prohibit behavior just because it is disrespectful
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Have you seen The Last Dance??
The burning of the flag would incite violence in protesters
Which constitutional right is being referenced in the case of Texas v Johnson?
(a)
Do you think the Supreme Court made the right decision?
Yes
No
