Lesson 43 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe White House
The White House is the home of the President of the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. The White House has many rooms where the President works and meets with important people. It is also a symbol of our country's government.
Key Facts
The White House has 132 rooms.
The White House is painted white.
The President's family also lives in the White House.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What color is the White House?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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