the first amendment protects more than words. it also protects nonverbal forms of expression. one example of a case about such speech was texas v. johnson. read the passage about the case. then answer the question below.

in 1984, gregory lee johnson protested outside of the republican national convention and burned an american flag as part of his demonstration. he was convicted of violating a texas state law that prohibited disrespecting the flag and was sentenced to prison.

johnson appealed to the supreme court. the court ruled that burning a flag is a form of protected free expression called symbolic speech. symbolic speech is nonverbal speech using symbols designed to communicate a message. although several justices described the act of burning a flag as disrespectful, justice william brennan explained that one of the most important constitutional principles is that he government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.\

what was the result of texas v. johnson? select all that apply.

- it protected flag burning because johnson gave a speech while the flag burned.
- it allowed johnson to burn the flag because a majority of the public agreed with his views.
- it ruled that flag burning is a form of symbolic speech, which the first amendment protects.
- it established that offensive speech is not automatically illegal.

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the first amendment protects more than words. it also protects nonverbal forms of expression. one example of a case about such speech was texas v. johnson. read the passage about the case. then answer the question below.

in 1984, gregory lee johnson protested outside of the republican national convention and burned an american flag as part of his demonstration. he was convicted of violating a texas state law that prohibited disrespecting the flag and was sentenced to prison.

johnson appealed to the supreme court. the court ruled that burning a flag is a form of protected free expression called symbolic speech. symbolic speech is nonverbal speech using symbols designed to communicate a message. although several justices described the act of burning a flag as disrespectful, justice william brennan explained that one of the most important constitutional principles is that 	he government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.\

what was the result of texas v. johnson? select all that apply.

- it protected flag burning because johnson gave a speech while the flag burned.
- it allowed johnson to burn the flag because a majority of the public agreed with his views.
- it ruled that flag burning is a form of symbolic speech, which the first amendment protects.
- it established that offensive speech is not automatically illegal.

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# Brief Explanations:
1. Analyze each option:
   - Option 1: The passage says flag burning is symbolic speech, not that Johnson gave a speech while burning the flag. So this is incorrect.
   - Option 2: The ruling was based on constitutional principles, not public opinion. So this is incorrect.
   - Option 3: The passage states "The Court ruled that burning a flag is a form of protected free expression called symbolic speech" and symbolic speech is protected by the First Amendment. So this is correct.
   - Option 4: Justice Brennan's statement implies that offensive ideas (speech) can't be prohibited just because they are offensive, so this is correct.
# Answer:
C. It ruled that flag burning is a form of symbolic speech, which the First Amendment protects.
D. It established that offensive speech is not automatically illegal.

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