Part A: How does Majority Opinion use the idea of the flag as a historic symbol of America? (R.2.4)
Group of answer choices
The majority explains that the flag has survived worse than a burning during a protest, so it is not reasonable to punish Johnson.
The majority explains how American citizens have fought hard to protect the flag, emphasizing the need to protect it.
The majority cites the historic endurance of the flag to emphasize the claim that the burning of the flag does not diminish the meaning behind it.
The majority cites the historic significance of the flag representing freedom to explain why it is so important to American citizens.
The correct choice is:
The majority cites the historic endurance of the flag to emphasize the claim that the burning of the flag does not diminish the meaning behind it.
This option reflects the idea that the flag, as a historic symbol of America, has endured various challenges and that acts like burning it do not undermine its significance or the values it