Question

your rights: freedom of expression quiz complete which best describes how tinker v. des moines expanded protected speech under the first amendment? the decision affirmed the protection of unpopular opinions. the decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech. the decision affirmed the protection of all political speech. the decision affirmed the protection of minors’ speech rights.

Explanation:

In the Tinker v. Des Moines case, students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam - War. The Supreme Court ruled that their symbolic speech (the arm - bands) was protected under the First Amendment as long as it did not disrupt the educational environment. This affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.

Answer:

The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.