Rehnquist's View on Flag Burning Justification

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Question:

According to Chief Justice Rehnquist's dissenting opinion, why does the American flag justify a governmental prohibition against flag burning?

Group of answer choices

The flag represents the victory of the North over the South in the Civil War.

The flag has played a central role in unifying the nation and representing national sovereignty.

The flag is merely a piece of cloth with no significant historical importance.

The flag is a symbol of the government's power.

Answer:

According to Chief Justice Rehnquist's dissenting opinion, the correct choice is:

The flag has played a central role in unifying the nation and representing national sovereignty.

Rehnquist argued that the American flag is a powerful symbol of national unity and identity, which justifies governmental prohibitions against flag burning.