US Flag Rules
The US flag is considered to be a ________ thing.
living
States work together to be a single, __________ nation.
united
popular sovereignty/the people rule this country how???
by voting
An amendment is a written formal ______________ to the US Constitution.
change
What is the Preamble?
The introduction to the US Constitution
When can the US flag be flown outside?
Sunrise to sunset
Establishes justice (fairness). How do we get justice?
By taking people to court.
Government power should be limited. We do this by having what type of government? Not a dictatorship!
Democracy
How many steps is the process to get an amendment to the Constitution?
2
How many words is the Preamble?
52
How do you properly dispose of a US flag?
Give to Boy Scouts or American Legion for a ceremony.
Provides Domestic Tranquility. What does that mean?
Peace at your home
Power should be shared between state and federal government. Give an example how each state laws can differ.
texting and driving, marriage age, driving age, drinking age
First step of Amendment
proposal
How many sentences is the preamble?
1
Why is a US flag flown at half staff?
Someone important in the government has died or a tragic event has occurred.
Provides defense to the people. How???
military
Government powers should be shared between branches. How many branches are there?
3
Second step of amendment
ratification
What are the first 7 words of the Preamble?
We the people of the United States
What are the rules during the National Anthem?
Face the flag, remain silent, remove hat.
Secures liberty for the people. What are some liberties we have as US citizens?
Freedom of speech, religion, press
Checks and balances what does that mean?
Each branch can check on the others to prevent too much power in one branch.
How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
27
True or false The Preamble is at the end of the Constitution.
False