The original purpose of the constitutional convention held in may 1787 in philadelphia's independence hall was to a improve the articles of confederation. b distribute power equally among the states. c grant citizenship to free african americans. d draft a constitution of the united states.

Which instance of political expression would be considered symbolic speech? a. a student wearing all black to call attention to political issues b. a candidate for congress giving an interview to the media c. a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a company’s headquarters d. a local citizen speaking up at a town hall meeting