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Civics
4th grade unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flag Resolution | June 14, 1777: the making of the first official U.S. flag |
| Flag colors | Red for valor, blue for justice, white for innocence |
| 28 versions | A new design was needed every time a new state was added; Hawaii was the most recent |
| Flag Day | Celebrated on June 14th and started by President Wilson |
| Flag Code | Set of recommended guidelines for the flag (should not touch the ground, should be folded, should be lit at night, etc.) |
| Governor | The elected leader of a state's government |
| 3 branches of state government | Legislative (House and Senate), Executive (Governor), Judicial (7 Justices) |
| 3 branches of local government | Legislative (city council), Executive (mayor), Judicial (county court) |
| Responsibility | Something you should do because it's the right thing (obeying laws, voting, jury duty, etc.) |
| Right | A freedom or protection that all citizens should have (fair trial, freedom of speech, vote, etc.) |
| Citizenship | The way you behave as a member of the community |