The American Flag
The American Flag (continued)
The American Flag (continued)
Government
Citizenship
100
The 50 stars on the U.S. Flag represent these
What are the 50 states
100
The 13 red and white stripes on the U.S. Flag represent these
What are the 13 original colonies.
100
The salute given to the American Flag when you are in your scout uniform
What is the scout salute (Cub scout sign in form of salute)
100
The President of the United States
Who is Barack Obama
100
Give an example of a RIGHT you have as a citizen
-worship where you like -freedom of speech -right to assemble -own property and choose where to live -go to a good school -vote (when 18 and older) -have a trial by jury -keep people from searching your home (unless they have a warrant) -etc
200
The way to retire a flag
What is to burn it respectfully
200
Give TWO examples of holidays when the U.S. Flag should be flown
-New Year's Day -Inauguration Day, (Jan 20) -Martin Luther King Jr. Day -Mother's Day -Father's Day -Armed Forces Day -Lincoln's B-day -Washington's B-day -Memorial Day -Flag Day -Independence Day -Labor Day -Constitution Day -Columbus Day -Veterans Day -Thanksgiving Day
200
The salute given to the American flag when you are out of your scout uniform
What is your right hand over your heart
200
The Vice President of the United States
Who is Joe Biden
200
Give an example of a DUTY you have as a citizen
-obey laws -respect the rights and property of others -help the police -keep informed on what is going on around you -help change things that are not good -vote (as an adult) -pay taxes (as an adult) -serve on jury (as an adult) -etc
300
The first official flag of the United States and was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 (If you cannot remember the name, then describe how it looked.)
What is Old Glory. (It had 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars in a circle on the blue field.)
300
The location of the blue field when the flag is hanging vertically or horizontally
Where is the top left corner
300
The name of the National Anthem of our country
What is the Star Spangled Banner
300
The governor of New York State
Who is Andrew Cuomo
300
Give an TWO examples of ways that you can help save America's natural resources through conservation as a citizen
-clear trash out of a stream or lake -take part in a block cleanup campaign -plant trees -save water and energy at home -clean up trails -build birdhouses -etc
400
The date that Flag Day appears on the calendar each year
What is June 14.
400
The American Flag should be folded in such a way that the only part to be seen is this
What is the blue field with the white stars
400
The person who wrote the National Anthem of our country
Who was Francis Scott Key
400
The mayor of Watertown, NY
Who is Jeffrey E. Graham
400
Give TWO examples of ways you can help the police as a citizen
-burlar-proof your home with good locks and windows that cannot be easily pried open -protect family car by making sure the key is removed and the doors are locked -safeguard your bike by locking it in the daytime and bringing it indoors at night -report suspicious-looking people or activities in your neighborhood -etc
500
The 50th star was added to our flag on July 4, 1960. What state does it represent?
Hawaii (5-0)
500
The flag that George Washington flew over his army headquarters near Boston in 1776. The Revolutionary War had started the year before.
What is the Grand Union Flag.
500
The flag that flew over the American colonies before the American Revolution
What is the Red Ensign Flag
500
What is the name of the document which defines the supreme law of the United States?
What is the Constitution
500
Give TWO examples of laws that you follow on a daily basis as a citizen
-stopping at stop light and stop signs -going to school -following the crossing guard's orders -crossing streets ONLY at corners when it is safe -taking good care of a pet -when fishing and stop because caught the max limit -etc
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