4. How is flag burning justified as a form of free speech? (1 point)
Freedom of speech allows people to destroy what they do not agree with as long as others are not hurt.
Freedom of speech allows people to express opinions that do not offend others.
Freedom of speech means people are free to express their beliefs, even in nonverbal ways. Freedom of speech protects any action or expression that is not political.
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Freedom of speech protects symbolic expression, such as flag burning, as a form of political protest or expression of dissent. The act of burning the flag may be considered offensive or disrespectful to some, but it is ultimately a form of expression protected under the First Amendment.