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 was the main concern of the citizens of Washington, DC regarding their voting rights?

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