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States and Territories of the United States

Question 4 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

Which statement correctly describes US capital cities?

Answer
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Capital cities are the largest cities in each state.
C
Capital cities are the site of the state government.
C
Capital cities were the first ones settled in the state.
C
Capital cities were chosen by the first legislature.

Explanation

A state capital is the city where the state government is located, including the offices where state laws and government business are carried out. Capital cities are not necessarily the largest or oldest cities in their states, and the way a capital was chosen can vary.

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