In the case of Texas v. Johnson, the state of Texas claimed that desecrating the American flag was not protected speech under the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the Supreme Court made this decision. (2 points)
The Supreme Court determined that burning the American flag was a form of symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment, as it was a form of expression and communication that fell within the realm of protected speech. The decision upheld the principle that individuals have the right to express themselves even if their views are unpopular or offensive.
