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What amendment gives residents of DC the right to vote?
The 23rd amendment gave Washington, D.C. the right to vote for electors, who cast votes for the president and vice president in the electoral college. Prior to that they could not vote for the president and vice president since Washington, D.C. is not a state.
Which article allows the citizens of Washington DC to vote for the president?
The 23rd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution allows the Presidential vote for the District of Columbia. The amendment was proposed by Congress on June 16, 1960 and was ratified on March 29, 1961.
What is the building In Washington DC with the large statue of President Lincoln called?
The Lincoln Memorial
Why was Washington DC not represented in the presidential election until 1961?
Congress' fear of a civilian revolt in Washington kept it without any rights until 1961, when the 23rd amendment to the Constitution for the first time allowed DC the right to vote in presidential elections.
What was ford's theatre?
Ford's Theater is the historic theatre in Washington DC where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. It is still open to this day.
What was the popular vote for Obama in Washington?
President Obama had 1,775,396 votes or 55.88% in Washington State. But if you are referring to Washington DC, the president received 267,070 votes, or 90% of the popular vote.
Why did the president have to live in Washington DC?
the white house is in Washigton DC
What did the 23rd amendment accomplish?
The 23rd Amendment, Ratified March 29,1961, allows United States citizens who live in the District of Columbia to vote for Electors for President and Vice President. Prior to this amendment, citizens who live in Washington, D.C. were unable to vote for the President or Vice President because D.C. is not a state. Washington D.C is restricted to the number of electors in the least populated state. They are still unable to elect voting representatives to congress.
Are Residents of Washington DC are now able to vote for electors for the president?
Yes. DC has 3 electoral votes.
In what city does the president live and work?
The president works in Washington,DC.
Which city could not vote for president until the twenty-third amendment?
Washington DC
What city does the president of the US live in?
Washington DC, which is in Maryland.
In what building did Jefferson Davis live in Washington D.C.?
Jefferson Davis did not live in Washington dc he lived in Virginia he was the president of the confederate states of America not the us if he was the president of the us he would of lived in Washington dc
Which US President did not live in Washington DC while serving in office?
George Washington.
Is Washington D.C. the home of the president?
The President does live in the White House, which is in Washington DC, however after and before the President's term in office, often times the President does not reside in Washington DC, and instead lives in other states.
What state of Washington D.C. does president live?
There are no states in Washington DC. It is a district that is independent of the 50 states. The president lives in the White House. The White House is located in Washington DC.
Does the president live in Maryland?
No. The President of the United States lives in the White House which is located in Washington DC. DC is separate from the state of Maryland.
