capitols
Domed government buildings
Capitols are buildings where legislatures meet.
The word usually refers to U.S. state capitols—the central government buildings in each state capital: We toured the state capitol in Austin.
The most prominent is the U.S.
Capitol in Washington, D.C., where Congress convenes.
Capitol and capital are often confused; the building is the capitol, while the city is the capital.
Rounded vault forming roof
- rotundaCircular domed chamber
- statehouseLegislature's headquarters
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
portico · steps · columns · architecture · marble · gallery · visitor center · tour
Lawmaking governmental branch
- assemblyConstructing from components
- lawmakersElected officials writing statutes
- senateLegislative governing body
- representativesThose acting for others
session · bill · vote · hearing · committee · gallery · lobbyist · politician
U.S. seat of government
- SacramentoCalifornia seat of government
- AustinTexas capital city
- AlbanyNew York State capital
- TallahasseeFlorida's governmental center
Olympia · Juneau · Honolulu · Springfield · Baton Rouge · Topeka · Harrisburg · Trenton
Planned multi-destination journey
- visitorShort-term guest
- guideLeader or instruction book
- historyRecord of past events
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
museum · souvenir · photograph · observation deck · architecture · landmark · sightseeing · attraction
dome
Rounded vault forming roof
- rotundaCircular domed chamber
- statehouseLegislature's headquarters
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
chamber · portico · steps · columns · architecture · marble · gallery · visitor center · tour · security
legislature
Lawmaking governmental branch
- assemblyConstructing from components
- lawmakersElected officials writing statutes
- senateLegislative governing body
representatives · session · bill · vote · hearing · committee · gallery · lobbyist · politician · debate
Washington
U.S. seat of government
- SacramentoCalifornia seat of government
- AustinTexas capital city
- AlbanyNew York State capital
Tallahassee · Olympia · Juneau · Honolulu · Springfield · Baton Rouge · Topeka · Harrisburg · Trenton · Annapolis
tour
Planned multi-destination journey
exhibit · museum · souvenir · photograph · observation deck · architecture · landmark · sightseeing · attraction · heritage
capitolscourthouses
Buildings housing legal proceedings
prisons · jails · penitentiaries · palaces · White House
capitolsprivate residences
Personal living quarters
homes · corporate headquarters · factories · shopping malls · mansions
- Capitol HillCongressional district and synecdoche
- U.S. CapitolSeat of American legislature
- state capitolSeat of state government
- United States CapitolFederal legislative building
- Capitol RecordsMajor American record label
- Capitol riotAttack on Congress