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Representing DC in Congress: The Role of the Congressional Delegate
Explain the role and limitations of DC's non-voting Delegate in the United States House of Representatives.
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DC Government, Home Rule, and the Statehood Question
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Explain how the District government is structured, the history of Home Rule, and the civic impact of not having statehood.
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3.34District of Columbia Social Studies Standards · All agesIdentify key leaders and representatives of Washingtonians in the District and national government, and explain the roles and responsibilities of each including but not limited to the mayor and the Congressional representative.
3.36District of Columbia Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze the District's relationship to the national government as a federal district, including how a lack of statehood impacts the local rights and privileges of District residents.