Dymytri Doricent- board 9.1

1. Describe how you understand the “Establishment Clause” and the related “Lemon Test”.

The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing a national religion or favoring one religion over others. The Lemon Test is a three pronged test  to determine if a law or government action violates the Establishment Clause.

2. Is burning the US flag protected by the First Amendment? Explain by referring to the relevant court case discussed in the reading.

 Burning the US flag is considered protected speech under the First Amendment. This was established in the landmark Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson (1989), where the Court ruled that flag burning is a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. The Court emphasized that the government cannot prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds it

3. What does it mean when someone says “I’m taking the Fifth”?

When someone says “I’m taking the Fifth,” it refers to invoking their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves in criminal cases. By invoking the Fifth Amendment, a person is refusing to answer a question or provide information that may incriminate them or lead to their prosecution. This right ensures that individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves in a court of law.