Title 4: Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States

Design of the U.S. flag and seal, seat of government, interstate compacts, and full faith and credit among states.

5 chapters · 22 sections · 3 key sections available

Key Sections (3)

§ 1

Flag; Stripes and Stars on

The U.S. flag has 13 alternating red and white stripes and stars on a blue field representing each state. A new star is added each July 4th after a state joins.

Effective: Jul 30, 1947

active

§ 3

Use of Flag for Advertising Purposes

Within D.C., it is technically a misdemeanor to put advertisements or markings on the U.S. flag, though First Amendment rulings have limited enforcement of such provisions.

civil rightsEffective: Jul 30, 1947

active

§ 73

Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act

States must honor and enforce child support orders from other states, and only the issuing state can modify an order as long as the child or a party lives there.

familyEffective: Oct 20, 1994

active