AKS 43E: Georgia's Pledge

AKS 43E: Georgia's Pledge

What is it?

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Georgia Flag

You know there’s a Pledge to the United States Flag, but, imagine if there was a pledge to the Flag of the State of Georgia.

Open Ended

Looking at the Georgia state flag, what do you think the pledge of alliengence to the state flag might say

State Pledge

“I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.”

Open Ended

Now that we know that Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation, is not only part of the pledge, it is also the motto, and represents the three branches of government. Which branch do you think each word represents and why?

As information, some historians have concluded that the words in the motto mean the following:

• Wisdom - applies to the Legislative branch and its making of state laws

• Justice - applies to the just and fair decisions made by the Judicial branch

• Moderation - applies to the use of moderation in administering laws by the Executive branch

Multiple Select

What are the three principles listed in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia Flag?

• Freedom

• Justice

• Wisdom

• Liberty

• Moderation

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to show constraint while avoiding extremes and excess?

• Justice

• Indivisibility

• Moderation

• Wisdom

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to be knowledgeable and according to historians refers to the legislative branch?

• Wisdom

• Justice

• Moderation

• Freedom

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Pledge to the Georgia Flag means to be fair and just?

• Wisdom

• Justice

• Moderation

• Freedom