Geography
Elections
DC Government
Creation of DC
Miscellaneous
100
What are the two main bodies of water in Washington, DC?
Potomac River and Anacostia River
100
How many wards are there in DC?
8
100
Who is Mayor of DC and what branch of government does he/she belong to?
Vincent Gray and Executive Branch
100
Who were the first settlers to this region?
The Anacostine and ___________ Indians
100
Why does DC have "No Taxation Without Representation" on the license plates?
DC is not a state and therefore does not have members of Congress to represent the city even though we are being taxed by the federal government.
200
If you were driving due north of DC, what would be the first two states you would drive through?
Maryland and Pennsylvania
200
What are 2 elected partisan positions in DC government that represent the entire city?
Mayor and At-large City Councilmember
200
What main purpose does the City Council serve and which branch of government does it belong to?
Making laws and Legislative Branch
200
Where did the land come from to create the nation's capital?
It was ceded from Virginia and Maryland
200
How has the number of residents living in DC changed during the last 10 years? How has race and ethnicity of DC's residents changed during the last 10 years
More people moving into the city. More white people and less black people. Slightly more Hispanics and Asians.
300
If you were driving due south of DC, what would be the first three states you would drive through?
Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
300
In what type of election do voters registered to the District’s major political parties nominate candidates for local and federal partisan offices?
Primary Election
300
How many City Councilmembers are there?
13 members
300
What are two geographic reasons for locating the capital in this region?
--It was near two existing port towns. --It was on a river, which was important for trade and shipping goods --It was further inland, which was important for safety and military protection. --It was below the fall line.
300
You are in Northeast DC at 10th and E Streets. You walk 3 blocks north and 2 blocks east. Where are you?
8th and H Streets NW.
400
Which body of water does the Potomac flow into?
Chesapeake Bay
400
What are the two local nonpartisan offices in Washington, DC?
ANC Commissioner and State School Board member
400
Who are two people running for election in the City Council?
At-Large Member of the Council: David Grosso (I), Mary Brooks Beatty (R), Leon J. Swain Jr (I), Michael A. Brown (I), Vincent Orange (D), Ann C. Wilcox (SG), A.J. Cooper (I) Ward 2 Member of the Council: Jack Evans (D) Ward 4 Member of the Council: Muriel E. Bowser (D) Ward 7 Member of the Council: Yvette M. Alexander (D), Ron Moten (R) Ward 8 Member of the Council: Marion Barry (D), Jauhar Abraham (I)
400
What was the main purpose of the Residency Act?
It gave George Washington control over where the capital was to be located.
400
You are in Southeast DC at 14th and C Streets. You walk 3 blocks south and 2 blocks east. Where are you?
16th and F Streets SE
500
What are the five original sections of the nation's capitol?
Georgetown, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Washington County, and Washington City
500
What are the three main political parties in Washington, DC?
Republican Party, Democratic Party, DC Statehood Green Party
500
What does Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution say in regards to DC Government?
Congress has control over the city and its laws.
500
What was the political reason for locating the nation's capital in this region?
It was a compromise between the northern and southern states. The northern states allowed the capital to be located in the South as long as the national government assumed control over the war debts.
500
What is the name of the person who will be working with us through the Kennedy Center program?
Tom Minter
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