Capitol vs. Capital

What is the definition of capitol?

• The top of a column or pillar

• A type of hat worn by royalty

• A financial institution

• A building in which a state legislative body meets or a U.S. state's seat of government.

Can you provide an example of a capitol?

• Eiffel Tower

• Big Ben

• The city of Atlanta

• United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

What are the differences between capitol and capital?

• The main difference is that 'capitol' refers to a building where a legislative body meets, while 'capital' refers to a city that serves as the seat of government or the wealth in the form of money or assets.

• Capitol is a financial term, while capital is a political term

• Capitol is spelled with an 'o', while capital is spelled with an 'a'

• Capitol is used in reference to a country's currency, while capital is used in reference to a government building

What is the capital city of Georgia?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Dekalb

• Georgia

Which city is the capital of the United States of America?

• New York City

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

What unique feature tops the Georgia State Capitol building?

• A digital clock

• A gold-plated statue of Athena

• A gold-covered dome

• A silver spire

What significant feature distinguishes the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building from that of the Georgia State Capitol?

• The U.S. Capitol dome is larger and made of iron, while the Georgia State Capitol's dome is smaller and gold-covered.

• The U.S. Capitol dome is made of glass, while the Georgia State Capitol's dome is made of stone.

• The U.S. Capitol dome features a statue of Liberty, while the Georgia State Capitol's dome does not have a statue.

• Both domes are identical in materials and design.

Where does the governor work?

• U.S. Capitol Building

• State Capitol Building

• City Hall

• Starling Elementary

In what Capital City does the President work?

• Atlanta

• Georgia

• Washington D.C.

• at home

What building is this a picture of?

• Georgia State Capitol
• United States Capitol
• White House