American Culture - Unit 3: GEOGRAPHY

The Senate and the House of Representatives make the laws of the U.S.

• True

• False

Where can you see 2 important original documents - the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

• The U.S. Capitol

• The Library of Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The National Archives

Congress of the U.S. meets in the White House in New York City.

• True

• False

Look at the picture. What is the name of this place?

• The Constitution Avenue

• The Washington Monument

• The Jefferson Memorial

• The Lincoln Memorial

The highest court of the United States is the Supreme Court.

• True

• False

What can't you see in the Lincoln Memorial?

• The Liberty Bell

• Two murals with symbols of freedom and justice.

• Two stone tablets with Lincoln's speeches

• A statue of Lincoln

The Jefferson Memorial was built in honor of the President of the United States during the Civil War.

• True

• False

What is NOT true about Thomas Jefferson?

• He was the third President of the U.S.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was the founder of the Democratic-Republican Party.

• The Jefferson Memorial was built under the sponsorship of President Lincoln.

The White House on Capitol Street is the official home of the Senators and Representatives.

• True

• False

What is NOT true about the White House?

• It is the official residence and workplace of the president of the U.S.

• It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

• It has been the residence of every U.S. president since Jefferson in 1800.

• The term "White House" is often used as a metonym for the president.