Even Though Symbolic Speech Is Entitled to a Measure of Constitutional

question 6

Multiple Choice

Even though symbolic speech is entitled to a measure of constitutional protections,the Supreme Court upheld a federal statute making it a crime to burn draft cards (a form of symbolic speech) because:

• A)a majority of citizens found draft-card burning to be offensive
• B)individuals who burned their draft cards became less likely to be called to war,which others found to be unfair
• C)the government had a compelling interest in preserving its ability to conduct the draft
• D)the government has the power to restrict the burning of any symbol of governmental authority
• E)draft card burners were disproportionately white and wealthy

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