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American Flag: 1777
and many related facts, incuding how to obtain a flag that is flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, see the Senate documenttitled Our Flag (S. Doc. 109-18) from govinfo.
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Pledge of Allegiance: 1892
at the beginning of classes in school. In the United States Congress, the sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate begin their daily business with the Pledge of Allegiance. The United States Code states that when delivering the Pledge of...
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Checks and Balances
court of appeals judges, and district court judges who make the evaluations. The judicial branch interprets laws, but the Senate in the legislative branch confirms the President’s nominations for judicial positions, and Congress can impeach any of those...
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U.S. Government Web sites for Educators
materials on the lives of the U.S. Presidents. Children’s Books and Web Sites about the U.S. Government from the U.S. Senate includes Web sites and books for kids and young adults on congress, the Constitution, elections, how Government works, the...
https://bensguide.gpo.gov/58-parents-educators-for-journeyperson-and-master/196-u-s-government-web-sites-for-educators-9-plus -
The Executive Branch
the military. The Vice President becomes President if the President can no longer do the job and is also President of the Senate. Department heads advise the President on issues and help carry out decisions made by the Government. Independent Agencies...
https://bensguide.gpo.gov/a-executive