USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of symbolic speech?
A
writing a false and malicious statement.
B
wearing a black armband to protest a war or civilian deaths.
C
saying a false and malicious statement.
D
urging someone to violently overthrow the Federal government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symbolic speech consists of nonverbal, nonwritten forms of communication, such as flag burning, wearing arm bands, and burning of draft cards. It is generally protected by the First Amendment unless it causes a specific, direct threat to another individual or public order.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defining symbolic speech Symbolic speech can take the form of: Public protests, such as sit-ins and marches. Demonstrations. Wearing buttons, armbands or other clothing items (such as t-shirts) that deliver a protest or other specific message.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Court has recognized that the First Amendment protects certain forms of symbolic speech. Flag burning is such a form of symbolic speech. When a flag is privately owned, the owner should be able to burn it if the owner chooses, especially if this action is meant in the form of protest.

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