The pledge requires bearing true faith and allegiance to which entity?

• A. The Constitution of the United States
• B. The President of the United States
• C. The Navy
• D. One's state of residence

Answer: (A)

The pledge is about loyalty to the framework that gives the United States its authority—the Constitution. Bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution means pledging fidelity to the document that establishes the government, defines powers, and protects rights for all citizens. It grounds loyalty in the rule of law rather than to any single person, military branch, or state. The President is an office within that framework, the Navy is a service that operates under the Constitution, and a state is part of the union but not the ultimate authority described in the pledge. That’s why the Constitution is the best answer.