Which of the following statements is true about the freedom of speech guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
A) The Freedom of Speech Clause was added to the Constitution in the Third Amendment.
B) The Freedom of Speech Clause protects speech only, not conduct.
C) There is no provision for fully protected speech in the Constitution.
D) Burning the American flag in protest to a federal government military action is in violation of the Freedom of Speech Clause.

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The Freedom of Speech Clause (First Amendment) protects speech and some forms of conduct (such as symbolic actions like flag burning), but not all conduct. For example, speech that incites violence or is considered obscene can be restricted. Option A is incorrect because the Freedom of Speech Clause was added in the First Amendment, not the Third. Option C is incorrect because there is a provision for fully protected speech, such as political speech or speech related to public issues. Option D is incorrect because burning the American flag in protest is a form of symbolic speech that is protected under the First Amendment.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Freedom