In the case of Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled: "If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable." This case involved:

a. child pornography
b. flag burning
c. cross burning
d. nude dancing


Answer : b. flag burning

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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