Built on a hill popularly called Capitol Hill in Washington, D. C., the U. S. Capitol has been the home of the House of Representatives and the Senate since 1800. This is where Congress meets and conducts business. It is located on the east end of the National Mall. Easily recognizable by its iron dome […]

Directions: Based on what you learned about the Washington Monument on page 27, complete the paragraph below. Taj Mahal reflecting pool Capitol first Lincoln George Washington White Jefferson obelisk countries Versailles Washington, D. C. The Washington Monument was modeled after a classic Egyptian structure called the ______________________________________________ . It was built to honor the___ presi­dent […]

The U. S. Congress is made up of two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress meets at the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Its primary duty is to write, debate, and pass bills, which are then passed on to the president for approval. Each of the 50 states, as well […]

Located on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., the Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln was president dur­ing the Civil War (1861-65). The memorial symbolizes his belief that all people should be free. The theme of the building represents the Union. The columns surrounding the walls stand […]

The Supreme Court is made up of nine Justices. One of these is the Chief Justice. They are appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate. Once a person has been confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice, she/he remains in the job for life. The only […]