Concept information
Preferred term
district of columbia corrections system
Definition
- Washington, D.C., has a unique governance structure, unlike any other city, since it is not part of any state. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives the national Congress exclusive power to make legislation for this federal city. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; District of Columbia Corrections System]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/district_of_columbia_corrections_system
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