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Out of 106 democracies around the world, Washington, D.C. is the only capital city whose residents have no voting representation in the national legislature. 🌎 #USDemocracy #WashingtonDC

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Residents of the U.S. capital elect a lone delegate to Congress who can participate in committees but not vote on the House floor. What fact about U.S. democracy surprised you the most?

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2 July

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