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Article One of the United States Constitution provides for a federal district, distinct from the states, to serve as the permanent national capital.
The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the federal territory until an act of Congress in 1871 established a single, unified municipal government for the whole District.
It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, DC.
The city has only a non-voting delegate to the US Congress, and its citizens did not have the right to vote in Presidential elections until 1961. The district has 3 electoral votes as of 2011.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoWashington, D.C. is the US Capital over all 50 States and US Territories. It was established as a Federal District, separate from any State, so that citizens of all States would feel the US Capital treated all the States equally and fairly. We are all free to boast of our Federal capital, or criticize it, for it "belongs" to everyone of The United States of America.
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∙ 14y agoIt is not a territory; it is the District of Columbia, the seat of the Federal government.
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Why is the White House in Washington D.C.?
The white house is in Washington DC because Washington DC is the united state's capital. It is head of all the government, and holds all the offices.
In which state is Washington D.C.?
Washington, DC is a city. The DC that comes after the name of the city stands for the District of Columbia, which is where the city resides. The District is separate from any any state.
What is the Washington D.C. state animal?
The official bird of Washington DC is the Wood Thrush
What is the closest state capitol to Washington DC?
cleaveland, Idaho
What is the biggest stadium in Washington?
In Washington State its Husky Stadium home of the Washington Huskies College team. In Washington DC its the RF Kennedy Memorial Stadium home of DC United MLS Team.
Which of the following is not a state kansas Iowa Washington dc and Oregon?
Washington dc is not a state.
Besides dc are there any other cities that does not belong to any state?
Washington D.C. is the only city in the United States that does not belong to a state. Washington is part of the District of Columbia which is under Congressional oversight as the nations capital.
What state has the capital Washington DC?
Washington DC is the capital of the entire country. It is not the capital of a state.
What state does the football team Washington Redskins come from?
They belong to the Washington DC area. They play their home games in Maryland, but the team's headquarters is in Virginia.
Is Washington in Mississippi?
I assume you mean Washington DC. Washington is a state on the west coast. And no, Washington DC is it's own "State".
What is the difference between Hawaii and Washington DC?
Washington is the state of the United States and Washington DC is the capital.
Why is the White House in Washington D.C.?
The white house is in Washington DC because Washington DC is the united state's capital. It is head of all the government, and holds all the offices.
What are the boundries in the state of Washington D.C.?
Washington DC is not a state.
What does the STATE DC mean?
DC refers to the District of Columbia, which is not a state.
In what state would DC be found?
Washington dc
Why does the state of Washington have DC after it?
Washington isn't a state. It is a city. DC stands for the District of Columbia, in which the city resides.
What city is the United State capital?
Washington, D.C.
