Clause 17

U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 17, under Section 8.

U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 17

Clause 17

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

Ratified Jun 21, 1788 · Constitution of the United States, signed 1787-09-17
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