"To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings"
2006-09-05 15:15:56 · 2 answers · asked by IRunWithScissors 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This is the language of the law establishing the District of Columbia, the nation's capital. It stipulates that this capital will not be a part of any state. It will be the center of the Nation's Government and it authorizes the construction of dockyards, forts or any other buildings necessary for it to function and operate.
2006-09-05 15:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
seriously....i didnt understand it.my bad!
2006-09-05 23:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by Renegade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋