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The census is important to be taken every 10 years so that the people have a proper proportion of representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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How often are congressonal districts redrawn?
Congressional districts are redrawn every 10 years following the national census. This process is called redistricting, and the U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years for the purpose of redistricting Congressional districts.
A census is taken every how many years?
In the United States, a census is taken every 10 years as mandated by the Constitution to count the population and allocate representation in Congress. Other countries may have different intervals for conducting a census, but it is typically done every 5 to 10 years.
US Census is every how many years?
each census is taken every 10 years
How often is census taken in the Bahamas?
In the United States, the census is conducted every 10 years. The next census will be in 2010.
What is a census and how often is it taken in US?
Every 10 Years =]
The us census is taken every?
The US census is taken every 10 years
When do you have census?
Every ten years in the US a census is taken.
How often is the census?
The census in the United States is conducted every 10 years.
Where does the constitution talk about the census?
The first Article (section 2) of the US Constitution mandates taking a census once every ten years.
What do you call the population count that is taken every ten year?
The census, in many places, counts the population every 10 years.
What is the amount of time between US census?
The Federal government take its official census every ten years.
When did the census start?
The United Census began in 1790. It was required by the US Constitution and takes place every 10 years. Its purpose is to determine representation in the US House of Representatives.
