Question

Texas v. johnson:"" which claim would chief judge rehnquist most likely make in regard to the american flag? question 8 options:

a) the flag is a symbol for people that fight for america.
b) the flag can be destroyed in certain situations of protest.
c) the flag is necessary for understanding american history.
d) the flag can be used to symbolize both speech and action.

Answer 1

Chief Judge Rehnquist would likely claim that the American flag is a revered symbol for those who fight for America, and not that its desecration is a permissible form of protest.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the landmark case of Texas v. Johnson, the United States Supreme Court held that the desecration of the American flag, specifically through burning, is a form of speech that is protected under the First Amendment. Chief Judge Rehnquist, who dissented in this decision, would most likely claim that the flag is a symbol for people that fight for America (option A). He would emphasize the flag's role in representing national unity and the respect it commands, rather than viewing its desecration as a permissible form of protest or expression.