What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Explanation

The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the United States and its flag.

Why it matters

It is a shared civic ritual that expresses commitment to the country.

The 65/20 special consideration

Question 52 is not in the 65/20 set. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more studies only the 20 marked questions, so this one would not be asked. Everyone else studies all 100.

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Answers that get mixed up with this one

These are the wrong options the practice test puts beside this question. Each one is the correct answer to a different question, which is what makes it tempting.

• provide schooling and educationanswers Question 42: Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
• because of high taxes (taxation without representation)answers Question 61: Why did the colonists fight the British?
• U.S. diplomatanswers Question 68: What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

More Rights and Responsibilities questions

Questions the officer draws from the same part of the test. Studying them together is what keeps their answers apart.

• Question 48: There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). · You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. · Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) · A male citizen of any race (can vote).
• Question 49: What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?serve on a jury · vote in a federal election
• Question 50: Name one right only for United States citizens.vote in a federal election · run for federal office
• Question 51: What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?freedom of expression · freedom of speech · freedom of assembly · freedom to petition the government · freedom of religion · the right to bear arms
• Question 53: What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?give up loyalty to other countries · defend the Constitution and laws of the United States · obey the laws of the United States · serve in the U.S. military (if needed) · serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) · be loyal to the United States