Knight
An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages
Are there any official American knights?
The English monarchy bestows the title of knighthood upon deserving English citizens. They only knight English people. The American government does not do knightings of its own.
Which kind government bestows knighthood on its citizens? Would #1 confer knighthood on a citizen of another country? Is the American government an example of #1? Is #2 or #3 positive?