Lesson 40 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareImportant Government Buildings
Important government buildings help our leaders do their jobs.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Important government buildings help our leaders do their jobs. The Capitol is where Congress meets to make laws. The White House is where the President lives and works. The Supreme Court is where judges decide if laws are fair.
Key Facts
The Capitol is located in Washington, D.C.
The White House has a famous garden.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Where does Congress meet to make laws?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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