Why does census happen every 10 years?

Answer 1

The Census takes place every 10 years. Some states gain more population than others, and others even lost population. Since the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are given on the basis of population (higher population states get more seats), these seats must be reapportioned on the basis of Census results. States that gained enough population must gain more seats, taking them from states that either didn't gain as much population, or lost population.

Answer 2

The U. S. Constitution requires that we get as close as we can to each Representative representing the same number of people with each state having a minimum of one Representative. Since the Constitution also requires us to count all the people in the U. S. every ten years, we use the new census counts to redetermine how many of the 435 House seats each state should have based on its population relative to the population of all of the states combined.

Answer 3

House seats are reapportioned after every decennial US census to keep each state's relative representation proportional to its relative population.

Answer 4

There is a census that has taken place in the country and the population differs and changes throughout the years so many states would need less or maybe more representatives.

Answer 5

It happens becaues the U.S. Constitution requires that the Federal Government to call for a census every 10 years.

Answer 6

because of census.

Answer 7

because they need different idiots