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DC Government
Government of DC
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12/18/2006

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Mayor
Definition
Adrien Fenty
Term
What does the DC flag look like?
Definition
two red stripes and three red stars on a white background
Term
What is the DC bird? Flower? Tree?
Definition
Wood Thrush, American Beauty Rose, Scarlet Oak
Term
What is the DC motto? (In Latin and English)
Definition
Justicia Omnibus -- Justice for all
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When was the DC government electoral system established? Under what President?
Definition
It was established in 1973 when President Nixon signed the District of Columbia Home Rule Act
Term
Which DC governor paved a lot of roads and made many improvements?
Definition
Alexander "Boss" Shepherd
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Who appoints the mayor and the 13 member DC City Council?
Definition
They are elected.
Term
Who was DC's first black Governor?
Definition
Walter Washington
Term
Who was DC's first territorial governor?
Definition
Henry D. Cook
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