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Explore More of the Capitol
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U.S. Capitol Map
Capitol Visitor Center Indoor Map
Tips for Visiting the Capitol
Orientation Video
Print Materials
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International Translations
Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibits
Legislative Highlights
View By Theme
Congress and the Judicial Branch: Jurisdiction
Congress and the Judicial Branch: Composition
Congress and the Judicial Branch: Negotiation
Congress and the Executive Branch: Nominations and Appointments
Congress and the Executive Branch: Balancing Power
Congress and the Executive Branch: Investigations
Timeline of Congress and the Capitol
Prologue
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1945 - Present
Epilogue
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Take the Capitol Challenge
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Student Orientation Video
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About Congress
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Two Bodies, One Branch
Making Laws
The U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Senate
About The Capitol
Evolution of the Capitol
About the Capitol Visitor Center
The Architect of the Capitol
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