The act is designed to grant the citizens of Washington, DC voting representatives in the House of Representatives and the Senate. ... In fact, Washington, DC ranks second on the list of federal income tax paid per capita. ... It has an area of 63 square miles, larger than at least one country. ... The case of Washington, DC shows the United States to be in violation of this covenant. ... These principles are clearly violated by the status quo situation in Washington, DC. ...

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• Grade Level: High School