Amendments
What is allegiance?
being faithful, loyal, and true
What is the nickname for the US Constitution?
The "highest law of the land."
What is the name of the United States national anthem (the song of our country)?
The Star Spangled Banner
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative Executive Judicial
promise
What are the first 3 words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the people...
What country was shooting bombs and rockets at the American flag, as mentioned in the song?
Great Britain / England
What does the legislative branch do?
make laws for our nation.
What do you call a country with elected leaders?
A republic
Was is an amendment?
An amendment is a part of the U.S. Constitution that wasn't part of it in the beginning, but was added later.
What does "by the dawn's early light" mean?
in the early morning when the sun is coming up
Who works in the judicial branch?
Nine Supreme Court justices
What word in the flag salute means our country cannot be separated and that we are going to stay together?
indivisible
How many articles are in the constitution?
7 articles
What is the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave?
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president, vice president, and cabinet members
Which word of the flag salute means being fair to everybody?
justice
What is the name of the first part of the U.S. Constitution (the introduction)?
The Preamble
In the story behind the Star Spangled Banner, what did England say they would do if America would take down its flag?
They would stop attacking.
Who works in the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)