Which instance of political expression would be considered pure speech?

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A. A student wearing all black to call attention to a political issue

O

B. A demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a

company's headquarters

C. A protestor burning an American flag

DD. A candidate speaking at a town hall meeting

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Marley Zuniga

1 October, 03:29

Which instance of political expression would be considered pure speech?

O

A. A student wearing all black to call attention to a political issue

O

B. A demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a

company's headquarters

C. A protestor burning an American flag

DD. A candidate speaking at a town hall meeting

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Humberto Grimes · Answer 1

A candidate speaking at a town hall meeting is the correct answer.

Explanation:

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Samir Patton · Answer 2

D. A candidate speaking at a town hall meeting is the correct answer.

Explanation:

According to US Legal, the term pure speech is: "the communication words or conduct that is limited that necessary to convey the idea. Pure speech is distinguished from symbolic speech which means conveying an idea through behavior." All the other examples are in the different category, symbolic speech.