Which statement about flag precedence is true?

• A. The flag must be flown only on ceremonial occasions.
• B. Other flags take precedence over the American flag.
• C. The American flag takes precedence over any flag and must be properly honored each day.
• D. The flag should be lowered whenever a state flag is present.

Answer: (C)

Flag precedence is about which flag has the place of honor when multiple banners are displayed. The U.S. flag holds that precedence over all others and should be honored daily—raised first and lowered last, in the position of highest respect. That’s why the statement that the American flag takes precedence over any flag and must be properly honored each day is the correct one. The other options don’t fit because the flag isn’t limited to ceremonial occasions, no other flag outranks the U.S. flag, and a state flag does not require lowering the U.S. flag; in practice, the U.S. flag remains in the principal position with other flags displayed to the side.