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Who exercises exclusive legislation over the District of Columbia?
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Congress
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What is the current leader in Columbia?
The District of Columbia government consists of a mayor and a city council. The current mayor, as of 10/14/2007, is a gentleman named Adrian Fenty. Congress, per the U.S. Constitution, Article. 1., Section 8., "...exercise[s] exclusive Legislation...over...[the] District."
Where in the Constitution is Congress granted political control over the District of Columbia?
The Constitution grants Congress the power to exercise exclusive legislation over the District of Columbia in Article I, Section 8, Clause 17. This clause, often referred to as the "District Clause" or "Enclave Clause," allows Congress to make laws and govern the district as it sees fit.
When was dueling outlawed in the US?
On Feb. 20, 1839, Congress passed legislation barring the practice of dueling in the District of Columbia.
Where is The University of the District of Columbia located?
The University of the District of Columbia is located in the state of District of Columbia.
What does the dc stand for?
District of Columbia
What state is the capitol of the US in?
The U.S. Constitutionprovided for a federal districtunder the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District of Columbia is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
Which state is the capital of the US in?
The U.S. Constitutionprovided for a federal districtunder the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District of Columbia is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
When did District of Columbia become a district?
The District of Columbia was created on July 6, 1790
What is the abbreviation for District of Columbia?
The abbreviation for District of Columbia is D.C.The standard abberiviation for District of Columbia is DC, like Washington DC.
What is District of Columbia's At-large congressional district's population?
District of Columbia's At-large congressional district's population is 572,059.
What does the inisals DC in Washington means?
District of Columbia District of Columbia
What stands for DC?
District of Columbia
