What is the District of Columbia? Is it a state? Why is it always refered to as something seperate, within the U.S?
2006-09-12 10:24:51 · 4 answers · asked by rachely1 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The District of Columbia is not a state, it is a federal district (the founding fathers wanted it so). Until the 23rd Amendment in 1961 its residents could not even vote for president. On DC car license plates you see the phrase "Taxation Without Representation"; this is because the city does not have representation in the House of Representatives and Senate (like all states do).
2006-09-12 10:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by Andy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the Capital, so it is its own entity
The real question should be why is it The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, shouldn't it be the District of AMERICA?
2006-09-12 17:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by abram1love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a district its not a state they dont get any representation in congress like a state would
2006-09-12 17:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by frostburgern 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-13 06:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋