Question

texass argument
we believe that preservation of the flag as a symbol of nationhood and national unity is a compelling and valid state interest. we feel very certain that congress has the power to both adopt a national symbol and to take steps to prevent the destruction of that symbol, to protect the symbol... we believe that if a symbol is... abused that it can in fact, lose its symbolic effect.
according to texass attorney, why should the flag be protected?
□ to uphold it as a symbol of unity
□ to prevent other symbols from being adopted
□ to allow it to lose its symbolic effect
□ to preserve it as a symbol of nationhood
□ to protect its effect as a symbol

Explanation:

The text mentions that preservation of the flag as a symbol of nationhood and national unity is a valid state interest and that abuse can make it lose its symbolic effect. So it should be protected for these symbolic - related reasons.

Answer:

to uphold it as a symbol of unity
to preserve it as a symbol of nationhood
to protect its effect as a symbol