In *Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)*, the Supreme Court upheld students' right to wear armbands protesting the Vietnam War, ruling that symbolic speech is protected under which constitutional amendment?

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C) First Amendment. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, including symbolic speech. The Court affirmed that students retain these rights at school unless it causes substantial disruption.

In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court upheld students' right to wear armbands protesting the Vietnam War, ruling that symbolic speech is protected under which constitutional amendment?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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