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How often does a census occur and why?
In the US they happen every ten years as is required by the Constitution. They are instrumental in helping to determine the numbers of representatives that each state will have in Congress.
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.
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.
How often is the united states required to have a cenus?
The US conducts a census every 10 years. The Agricultural Census is conducted every 5 years.
What does the US Constitution state about the US Census?
In Article I, Section 2, the US Constitution requires a census every ten years for purposes of apportioning members of the House of Representatives among the various states.
What information is required by law on the 2010 US Census?
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What was the reason for conducting a census in the US?
It is required by the U.S. Constitution. One of the important functions it serves is to ensure correct representation for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.
How often does census collect data?
The US Census is every 10 years.
How many states had to approve the US Constitution?
Article VII of the US Constitution required 9 states to ratify the Constitution for it to be effective.
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.
The US Constitution requires that a national census be taken every ten years to?
The US Constitution requires that a national census be taken every ten years to determine how the 435 US House of Representative seats are to be divided among the states. This is stated in Article 1, Section 2 of the document.
