Flag Etiquette

According to the U.S. Flag Code, in which of the following locations would someone be most likely to find an American flag on display?

• local church used as a polling place on election day

• restaurant that has been officially approved by the government

• store that has been authorized to sell American flags

• outdoor music concert featuring popular bands

Which of the following correctly identifies the proper way to fly the flag from a vehicle?

• draped over the hood

• tacked up inside the back window

• flying freely from the back bumper

• firmly fixed to the right front fender

Which of the following represents the correct positioning of the flag, if draped over a casket?

• The union should be at the foot of the casket and over the left leg.

• The union should be at the head of the casket and over the left shoulder.

• The union should be at the head of the casket and over the right shoulder.

• The flag should be displayed horizontally, with the union covering the heart.

The flag may be displayed throughout the night, if ________ during the hours of darkness.

• lowered

• darkened

• illuminated

• saluted

The flag of one ______ is never to be flown over that of another.

• color

• size

• nation

• city

If a flag is being displayed flat against a wall, the star field (know as the _____) should be to the flag's own right (the observer's left).

• stripe

• land

• union

• sky

The flag will be flown at half-staff for _______ following the death of a president or former president.

• 3 days

• 30 days

• 3 months

• 3 weeks

If the flag is being flown at half-staff, it should first be raised to the top of the staff and then lowered to the half-staff position.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The flag should never touch anything ______ it.

• beneath

• beside

• above

• behind

When facing the flag during the national anthem, or the pledge of allegiance, all those present should stand at ________.

• attention

• disregard

• neglect

• indifference