How Did the District of Columbia Obtain the Ability to Play

question 47

Multiple Choice

How did the District of Columbia obtain the ability to play a role in the presidential selection process?

• A) The original wording of the constitution recognized District of Columbia as a state.
• B) The District of Columbia became a state in 1961 and, as a result, gained electoral votes.
• C) The U.S. Constitution was amended to include the District of Columbia in the electoral college.
• D) The District of Columbia's representatives in the U.S. House and senate introduced legislation to make the change.
• E) A federal law was created that extended the right to vote to citizens of the District of Columbia.

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