Currently, flag burning
A)is illegal under state law in most states.
B)is illegal based on a law passed by Congress.
C)is legal based on a Supreme Court ruling.
D)is legal based on a law passed by Congress.
E)is legal under state law in most states.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Despite its controversial nature, flag burning is protected under the First Amendment as a form of symbolic speech. The Supreme Court ruled on this in the 1989 case Texas v. Johnson, declaring flag burning to be a constitutionally protected act. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Currently, Flag Burning