The Indiana State Flag

Indiana Becomes a State Indiana became a state in 1816. How long ago was that? In which year was Indiana 100 years old? In which year will Indiana be 200 years old?

The Indiana State Flag Indiana celebrated its 100th birthday in 1916. A 100th birthday is called a centennial. They decided to have a contest to design a flag. 200 people entered. Winner: Paul Hadley from Mooresville, Indiana.

The Indiana State Flag 13 stars in a circle around the outside – stand for the original 13 colonies.

The Indiana State Flag 5 stars in a half circle stand for the states that came after the first 13, but before Indiana. So what number state was Indiana?

The Indiana State Flag The BIGGEST star represents INDIANA!

The Indiana State Flag The flaming torch symbolizes Liberty Enlightenment The rays coming out from the flaming torch represent the spread of liberty and enlightenment.

Other Indiana Symbols

Other Indiana Symbols The state flower is the peony.

Other Indiana Symbols The state tree is the tulip tree.

Other Indiana Symbols The state bird is the cardinal.

Other Indiana Symbols The state river is the Wabash. Image source: Britannica Online

Other Indiana Symbols The state stone is Salem Limestone. Image source: Britannica Online

Other Indiana Symbols The state seal has a buffalo jumping over a log, a setting sun, a woodsman swinging an axe, and the year 1816 along the edge. (Why 1816?)

Other Indiana Symbols The state motto is The Crossroads of America The state nickname is The Hoosier State

Indiana Government This is the statehouse in the state capital: Indianapolis. Image source: Britannica Online

Indiana Government Three branches balance each other out. Executive Judicial Legislative Three branches balance each other out.

Indiana Government Three branches balance each other out. Lieutenant Governor Governor Indiana Supreme Court General Assembly Three branches balance each other out.

Indiana Government Executive Branch Governor Mitch Daniels Lieutenant Governor Executive Branch Governor Mitch Daniels Elected for a term of 4 years.

House of Representatives Indiana Government Legislative Branch General Assembly Made up of the Senate and House of Representatives General Assembly Senate House of Representatives

House of Representatives Indiana Government The House of Representatives has 100 members. The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. House of Representatives

Indiana Government The Senate has 50 members. Senate The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate. Senate

Indiana Government Bill passed by both chambers of the General Assembly -> goes to the Governor. Governor signs the bill -> becomes a law. Bill not signed -> becomes a law after 7 days.

Indiana Government If the governor does not like the bill, he can veto it. The General Assembly can override a veto.