Capitol Building: the Home of the United States Congress
The Capitol Building sits atop Capitol Hill as part of the National Mall in Washington, District of Columbia, the capital of the United States.
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What Type Of Government Does Malaysia Have?
The federal government, having its base in Putrajaya, is the ultimate authority in Malaysia. Prime Minister of Malaysia heads this government.
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Who Are The Sultans Of Zanzibar?
Sultanate of Zanzibar created on October 19, 1856 was ruled over by a series of 11 sultans starting with Majid bin Said.
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What Type Of Government Does Paraguay Have?
The President of Paraguay is the head of the government as well as the head of the state.
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The 10 Best Presidents in US History
This list of American Presidents is based on all-time high scores on approval rating polls kept since 1937.
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New York's Most Notorious Mayors
Being mayor of New York is no easy task, but these mayors did the job in a way that was particularly notable.
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Why Is Rhode Island Called An Island When It Isn't One?
It may be called Rhode Island, but don't be misled by its name. Rhode Island is not an island.
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The Oldest Map Projections in the World
Map creation dates all the way back to at least 650 BCE, and has evolved considerably throughout history.
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Why Does Louisiana Have Parishes Instead of Counties?
Unlike most states who use counties to further divide themselves, Louisiana uses parishes.
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What Was the Suez Crisis?
The Suez Crisis was an invasion of Egypt in 1956 by Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.
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The Bahá'í Faith
The Bahai Faith is a religion that emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind.
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Why is Rhode Island Its Own State?
Rhode Island was the first British colony in America to formally declare its independence. Today, it is the smallest US state.
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What Type Of Government Does New Zealand Have?
The Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers exercise the executive powers of the New Zealand government.
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Countries With Uncodified Constitutions
While most countries of the world have a well-written, codified constitution, a few countries rely instead on multiple documents for help with decision-making.
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What Type Of Government Does Poland Have?
Poland is a democratic country with the Prime Minister as the head of government, and the President is the head of state.
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What Type Of Government Does Ukraine Have?
The highest body of Ukraine's executive power, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was formed on April 18, 1991, by the Law of Ukrainian SSR No.980-XII.
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What Type Of Government Does Nepal Have?
Nepal is a republic with a multi-party system. The President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of the executive body of the government.
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What Was the 1958 Lebanon Crisis?
The 1958 Lebanon Crisis, also known as Operation Blue Bat, is notable for being the first American invasion in the Middle East.
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What Type Of Government Does Romania Have?
The Government of Romania is headed by the Prime Minister of Romania who is appointed by the President of Romania.
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What Type Of Government Does The Netherlands Have?
Described as a consociational state, the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary representative democracy, and also a decentralized unitary state.
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