Olympia: Washington's Capital City
Olympia: Washington's Capital City
Have you ever wondered where the important decisions for Washington State are made? That place is Olympia, the capital city! Olympia is a city full of history, beautiful buildings, and people working hard to make Washington a great place to live.
The Capitol Building
The most important building in Olympia is the Capitol Building. It's where the state's laws are made. You can easily spot the Capitol Building because it has a huge dome on top, like a giant hat! Inside, there are offices for the governor and other important leaders. The people who make the laws, called legislators, meet here to talk about new rules and ideas for the state.
Government in Action
The government in Olympia is like a team. The governor is like the team captain. They help make sure everyone is working together. The legislators are like the players, coming up with ideas and voting on them. They talk about all sorts of things, like how to make schools better, how to protect the environment, and how to make sure everyone has a fair chance.
More Than Just Government
- Capitol Building:
- The building where the government meets and makes laws.
- Legislators:
- People who make the laws.
- Governor:
- The leader of the state government.
- government:
- The group of leaders and officials who make laws and run a city, state, or country.
- dome:
- A large, rounded roof shaped like half of a ball.
- environment:
- The natural world around us, including the air, water, land, plants, and animals.
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- 1What is the capital city of Washington State?
- 2What is the name of the building where the state's laws are made?
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“Olympia: Washington's Capital City” is a informational reading passage about Washington State, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (293 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.