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A census is an official count of members of a population of people (or of other living things). The government form of a census counts the residents or citizens in specified areas, often at regular intervals.
The US Census is an official count of the population done at 10-year intervals, with estimations or corrections made in the intervening years. The latest US Census is for the year 2010.
The purpose of the census is to gather information about the country and the people in it.
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EzraA census is formal counting of the population of a region or country.
The term comes from Latin. During the Roman Republic the census was a list that kept track of all adult males fit for military service. A census should be taken every 10 years according to United Nations recommendations.
Modern census data is used for research, business marketing, and planning. In some countries it is used to apportion electoral representation.
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What impact does the Decennial Census have on the US government?
Why does the goverment have a census?
What was the most recent census taken?
On April 1, 2000. The US Census is done ever 10 years. The next census will be done April 1, 2010
What do you mean by the term census?
The census is a questionnaire which is sent to every person living in a country. It is sent out every 10 years and in the US is required by the constitution.
What must the government do every ten years in The United States according to The US Constitution?
The government must conduct a nationwide Census of citizens every ten years in The United States according to The US Constitution. The US Census, in part, helps determine the mapping for political districts and the use of Federal government monies.
Why is the census created?
The census was created because back in the day Thomas Jefferson created it so that he can know the amount of people that lived in each area so that he can be able to provide enough goods and food for the people of the US.
