The Twenty-Third Amendment: Voting Rights for Washington, D.C.

The video explains the 23rd Amendment, ratified in 1961, which grants Washington, DC residents the right to vote in presidential elections. Despite paying taxes, DC citizens lack full representation in Congress, leading to the phrase 'taxation without representation.' The amendment allows DC a limited number of electoral votes, equal to the least populated state, currently Wyoming, which has three. DC cannot send voting members to Congress but can elect a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives. The video concludes with review questions on these topics.

What year was the 23rd Amendment ratified, granting voting rights to Washington, DC residents in presidential elections?

• 1950

• 1961

• 1975

• 1980

Which government body has the authority to control Washington, DC according to the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• None of the above

• The President

How is the number of electors for Washington, DC determined in the Electoral College?

• Based on its population

• Equal to the most populated state

• Equal to the least populated state

• Randomly assigned

How many electors does Washington, DC currently have in the Electoral College?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

What type of representation does Washington, DC have in the House of Representatives?

• None of the above

• One delegate with no voting rights

• Two representatives with full voting rights

• No representation