Understanding the 23rd Amendment

What was the population of the District of Columbia in 1960, and what rights were its residents seeking?

• 500,000; right to vote in state elections

• 760,000; right to vote in congressional elections

• 760,000; right to vote in presidential elections

• 1,000,000; right to vote in local elections

Which state was the only Southern state to approve the ratification of the 23rd Amendment?

• Mississippi

• Tennessee

• Alabama

• Georgia

What does the 23rd Amendment allow for the residents of the District of Columbia?

• Representation in the House of Representatives

• Full statehood

• Voting rights in presidential elections

• Representation in the Senate

How many Electoral College votes does the District of Columbia receive according to the 23rd Amendment?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What ongoing issue is highlighted regarding the District of Columbia despite the 23rd Amendment?

• Lack of local government

• Lack of federal tax obligations

• Lack of voting rights in state elections

• Lack of representation in Congress