What did the Supreme Court rule about the right of the Ku Klux Klan to burn crosses?
a. Cross burning is a hate crime and is illegal.
b. Cross burning to intimidate or threaten can be prosecuted.
c. Cross burning is protected by the First Amendment and is legal under any circumstances.
d. The Ku Klux Klan is a terrorist organization; therefore, cross burning is not protected under the First Amendment.
ANS: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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