| Two women are visiting Washington DC, and they begin talking about the branches of government. (standing in front of the Capital building) Legislative Branch |
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 | Wow this building is beautiful! It's the Capital building right? They have really cool tours. | |
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| Yes! they really do. It's so amazing that both houses of congress come here to draft laws, and vote to get them passed. | |
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| (Standing in front of the Supreme Court building) Judicial Branch |
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| Wow this building is neat! it reminds me of a Greek Temple! | |
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| Yes it is, and I agree. Many of the buildings in Washington DC were designed after Greek and Roman buildings. This is the Supreme Court Building. So many decisions have been made that have shaped our nation have been made in this building. | |
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| (Standing in the Oval Office) The Executive Branch |
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| Wow I've only ever seen the Oval Office on TV! | |
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| Me too! this such an amazing place to get to see. It is such an Iconic office. So many bills have been signed into law at that very desk! | |
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