United States Government and Constitution

What is the purpose of the United States Flag Code?

• To determine the official colors of the flag

• To provide guidelines for the display and handling of the United States flag.

• To regulate the sale and distribution of the flag

• To establish rules for the design of the flag

When should the U.S. flag be flown in front of all public buildings?

• Every day
• Only on federal holidays
• Only on weekdays
• On specific days such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Flag Day

Under what conditions is burning the flag considered a violation?

• When it is done as a form of protest
• When it is done without proper authorization
• When it is done in a private setting
• When it is done in a disrespectful or malicious manner

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and in what year?

• John Adams, 1776
• Benjamin Franklin, 1776
• Thomas Jefferson, 1776
• George Washington, 1776

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of the government?

• To promote economic growth and prosperity.
• To enforce laws and regulations.
• To maintain social order and stability.
• To secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where should political power be found?

• the people
• the military
• the monarchy
• the government

What are unalienable or natural rights?

• Rights that are inherent to all individuals and cannot be taken away or denied by any government or authority.
• Rights that are determined by societal norms and can vary across different cultures.
• Rights that are only applicable to citizens of a specific country.
• Rights that are granted by the government and can be taken away if necessary.

What is democracy?

• Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in a single ruler.
• Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the military.
• Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people.
• Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in a religious leader.

What is a republic?

• A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions
• A system of government where power is held by a single individual
• A type of government where power is held by a monarch
• Government where there is a king and queen and they have absolute power

What is federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided among multiple central authorities
• A political system in which the authority is shared between the national government, and state governments

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority
• A system of government in which power is concentrated in constituent political units