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Jimmy Comes from a Family of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Jimmy comes from a family of Jehovah's Witnesses. Their faith dictates that they not participate in the pledge of allegiance or national anthem. Jimmy is just in sixth grade and at the beginning of each school day the pledge of allegiance is said. He does not want to participate but was told that if he fails to do so he will be expelled. Does Jimmy have the right to choose whether or not to participate?


A) No, patriotism takes precedence over personal beliefs.
B) Yes, the government may not require individual expression.
C) No, the government may require individual expression only when it is reaffirming the allegiance to the U.S.
D) Yes, the government may only require individual expression in necessary circumstances.

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