(Photo by Mike Licht)

A Daily Double clue on Jeopardy last night could’ve been offered in all kinds of ways:

This motto represents the disenfranchisement of 672,228 people.

Barack Obama returned this phrase to the presidential license plates in his second term after repeated requests from local legislators.

The D.C. Council has considered putting these three words on the city’s flag.

The answer, of course, is “taxation without representation,” the motto that began gracing District license plates in 2000.

Last year, amid a renewed citywide advocacy push for statehood, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen introduced a bill that added “end” to the beginning of the motto. That was the hook for the clue that Alex Trebek offered last night: “This 3-word motto is on D.C. license plates to protest its lack of voting rights; a 2016 proposal is start the motto with ‘End.’”

Joanna Kimmitt wagered $1,000, and answered correctly.

A @charlesallen bill passed by @councilofdc made it all the way to Jeopardy last night. #handsoffdc pic.twitter.com/bop8KuD7Vo

— CM Allen’s Office (@CMCharlesAllen) October 20, 2017

“What is Taxation Without Representation?” was just a question on @Jeopardy! It was regarding our license plates. But is a real thing, all.

— Tayla Burney (@taylakaye) October 19, 2017

Didn’t get a pic, but pretty sure @charlesallen’s bill to add “end” to D.C. license plates was just a clue on Jeopardy!

— Ryan McDermott (@rmpmcdermott) October 19, 2017