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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 capital | the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country or a state |
| District of Columbia | a federal area in the Eastern United States, on the Potomac River, coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. |
| Washington DC | the capital of our great country - the United States of America |
| President | the highest executive officer of a modern republic, as the Chief Executive of the United States. President Barack Obama |
| Senate | Elected officials that are part of the legislative body of our government. Most important job is to write laws for our country. |
| House of Representatives | Elected officials that are part of the legislative body of our government. Most important job is to write laws for our country. |
| Monument | something used for remembrance or to commemorate or honor someone or something |
| Memorial | something placed to honor or remember someone or something from the past. |
| Virtual | as if it were the real thing |
| Tour | to travel to a special place and visit its attractions or sites. |
| Supreme Court/Judicial Branch | One of the three branches of government. This branch is made up of judges who approve laws and amendments that are written by the Congress. It is also called the judicial branch of our government. |
| Executive Branch | One of the three branches of government. This branch is made up o f the president. He is in charge of making sure the laws and rules of our country are carried out by the people. |
| Legislative Branch | One of the three branches of government. This branch is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It is responsible for writing bills and amendments or laws for our country. |
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