U.S. Government Buildings Map: Where Democracy Lives by Todd, Jenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm Explore the key buildings and locations where the three branches of the U.S. government carry out their Constitutional duties. This map highlights the physical seats of American democracy in Washington, D.C. en-us 2025-04-07 19:21:39 UTC 2025-04-28 14:23:50 UTC hello@padlet.com The U.S. Capitol Building - Legislative Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375037 The U.S. Capitol Building serves as the home of Congress (House of Representatives and Senate), representing the Legislative Branch. Completed in 1800, this iconic building is where laws are debated and passed. Fun fact: The Capitol Building was partially burned by British forces in 1814 during the War of 1812 but was quickly rebuilt. Today, it contains 540 rooms spread across 5 levels.

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]]> 2025-04-07 19:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375037 The White House - Executive Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375042 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375042 Supreme Court Building - Judicial Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375044 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375044 Treasury Building - Executive Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375045 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375045 Pentagon - Executive Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375047 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375047 Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building - Executive Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375049 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375049 Hart Senate Office Building - Legislative Branch toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375051 The Hart Senate Office Building, opened in 1982, is the newest of the three Senate office buildings. This nine-story structure houses 50 Senate offices and multiple committee rooms. A notable feature is the 'Mountains and Clouds' sculpture in its atrium. This building is crucial for the day-to-day operations of the Senate.https://maps.app.goo.gl/CTuCjjJqxCnosWRx5

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]]> 2025-04-07 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399375052 Library of Congress, Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399435810 The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.

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]]> 2025-04-07 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399435810 FBI Headquarters, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399453394 Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Headquarters serves as the central point executive coordination at the highest level. They are tasked with protecting Americans from various threats, including terrorism, foreign intelligence, and cyber operations

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]]> 2025-04-07 20:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399459125 U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Madison Place Northwest, Washington, DC toddjenna https://padlet.com/toddjenna/ft4m0tsj2j08aqfm/wish/3399467038 The United States Court of Federal Claims has jurisdiction over a wide range of claims against the government including, but not limited to, contract disputes, bid protests, takings claims, tax refund suits, patent and copyright matters, Indian claims, civilian and military pay cases, and vaccine cases.

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