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DC was designed to be an enclave separate from the controls & laws of a state government, as any one state having the right to apply it's laws to the seat of the federal government would almost certainly lead to undue influence, at least in the eyes of the founders of the union.
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Is Washington DC part of US States?
Washington DC is neither a state nor is it within any other state. Washington DC is a federal District. Article One of the United States Constitution provides for a federal district, distinct from the states, to serve as the permanent national capital.Washington DC was created when Maryland (and originally Virginia) donated land to the Federal Government to form the federal district. Subsequently the land Virginia provided (Alexandria VA) was returned to Virginia.Washington DC is adjacent to both Maryland and Virginia.
What federal district is Washington DC in?
Washington is located in DC. The District of Columbia.
What is the state abbreviation for District of Columbia?
DC
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 city contains the US capitol building?
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.
Is Washington DC part of US States?
Washington DC is neither a state nor is it within any other state. Washington DC is a federal District. Article One of the United States Constitution provides for a federal district, distinct from the states, to serve as the permanent national capital.Washington DC was created when Maryland (and originally Virginia) donated land to the Federal Government to form the federal district. Subsequently the land Virginia provided (Alexandria VA) was returned to Virginia.Washington DC is adjacent to both Maryland and Virginia.
Is Washington DC considered a state or providence?
It is a district
Which of the following is not a state kansas Iowa Washington dc and Oregon?
Washington dc is not a state.
Washington d c is the state of the USA?
No - DC (District of Columbia) is not a state; it is a Federal enclave.
Why is Washington D.C. a special state?
Washington, DC is a special state because it isn't a state. The District of Columbia is a Federal district of the Unites States of America.
What federal district is Washington DC in?
Washington is located in DC. The District of Columbia.
What state is the Washington monument in?
The Washington Monument is not in any state. It is in the city of Washington, which is in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia is a Federal District not part of any state.
What state does dc stand for?
The District of Columbia is not a state. It is the federal district that was designated as the permanent capital of the United States. See Related Links.
Is Washington D.C. a state in the US?
Washington DC is not a state, although it is part of the United States. DC, the District of Columbia, in which the City of Washington is located, is a Federal District governed by Congress and not part of any state.
Is Washington D.C. in the State of Maryland?
It is partly in Maryland and partly in Virginia. They call this area the Distric of Columbia
Is the state of Washington a city?
Yes. Washington DC is the capital of the United States.
Is the District of Columbia different from other states in the US?
Yes. Washington DC is a Federal District, it is not a state. As a federal district DC does not get congressional representation. I.e. DC does not have any Congresspersons or any Senators. DC does get a single non-voting congressional delegate, who can participate in debate. Another difference is that Congress has the final say on all legal matters in the District. Any law enacted by the DC Government has to be approved (or at least not vetoed) by Congress.
