Again, NO. Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution enumerates powers granted to Congress. The Constitution didn't mandate the creation of DC, nor did it create DC. It did however, grant Congress the authority to create it.
"To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;-And To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
Again, Congress had to actually use its power to do what the Constitution allowed.
Search for: An Act to provide a Goverment for the District of Columbia 1871.
Also, compare to the original Act of 1801 that established DC. The history of DC is incredibly fascinating
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No, the Constitution allowed for Congress to create a federal district. Congress established it.
no, the constitution mandated and created it
Again, NO. Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution enumerates powers granted to Congress. The Constitution didn't mandate the creation of DC, nor did it create DC. It did however, grant Congress the authority to create it.
"To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;-And To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
Again, Congress had to actually use its power to do what the Constitution allowed.