Is the District of Columbia in the United States?

Question

My theory is to be a part of the United STATES you have to be a STATE. DC is not a STATE therefore how can it be in the United STATES?

Answer 1

That's a different theory. The location of the capital was something of a compromise. Alexander Hamilton was in on the deal, which moved it from either New York or Philadelphia -- the logical places at the time -- to a more southern location. I believe there was a connection to the federal government picking up the debts of the states in return. The land was carved out between Maryland and Virginia in a square. As I understand it, the land was rather low-lying and filled with insects -- not exactly prime real estate at the time.

D.C. for about 200 years did not have a vote in the Presidential election. At some point relatively soon, D.C. voters were allowed to cast ballots and were given three electoral votes.

Answer 2

Of course! It's the capital city of the United States.

The District of Columbia isn't a state - it's technically a "federal district" coextensive with the city of Washington.

Answer 3

This is an idiotic question. Yes the District of Columbia is a part of the USA. It's the seat of our government!!!

Answer 4

Yes, however it is a district and not a state.

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

I see your argument, but it's flawed... D.C. is part of the US for many reasons, probably the most meaningful to you being that it is on U.S. soil. That is, when it was created, they took land away from Maryland, set it aside, and declared, "This is where we'll put our nation's capital."

Answer 7

yup.. that's Washington D.C. - D.C. stands for District of Columbia.

Answer 8

Yes, aka Washington, DC.


However, it doesn't have representation in the US Congress.