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By law you will have to respond to census.
Article I, Section 2 of the US Constitution gives Congress the right to ENUMERATE the
number of citizens in order to apportion members of congress: "The actual
Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress
of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner
as they shall by law direct."
Enumerate means "to count, or determine the number of". Congress can COUNT the
number of citizens so you are required to answer the first question -- how many
people live at this address.
There are ten "required questions in the 2010 US census.
Title 13 section 221 of the United States Code requires your response. Title 13 also requires that the Census Bureau keep respondents' answers confidential and uses them only for tabulations that do not reveal any personal data about individuals or households.
Census Public Affairs Specialist, Robert Bernstein states that fines are rare and no one was fined during the 2000 Census.
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, citizens are legally required to respond to the census. The U.S. Census Bureau is authorized by law to collect this information in order to get an accurate count of the population. Failure to respond to the census can result in fines.
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∙ 12y agoYES. The US census's purpose is to get an accurate count of everyone living inside the US. This includes BOTH legal and illegal residents, and also those here on a temporary as well as permanent visa; however, "transient" visa owners - such as those on holiday or for a business visit - are not counted.
Legally speaking, everyone is required to answer the census count. Personal information is legally barred from being shared with anyone outside the US Census Bureau, so no person data will ever be shared with law enforcement, Immigration, or any other government (or private) entity. All personal data is used for anonymous aggregation, so it will never be given out or made available.
You should always answer the census - proper counting of all individuals insures correct political redistricting and representation, but also allows for correct appropriation of federal and state funding for various services. For instance, a large quantity of federal money allocation is based on the number of expected people that service needs to cover in a given area. "People" in this context is exactly that, and makes no differentiation between citizen and non-citizen. So, if you want your local fire/police/transportation/etc. office to get the amount of money it should get and not be short-changed, ANSWER YOUR CENSUS.
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What information are you required to answer on the 2010 US census?
The 2010 US census required information such as name, age, gender, race, relationship to others in the household, type of residence, and whether the residence was rented or owned. It also asked for the number of people in the household and if anyone in the household was of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.
What is the American Community Survey Is it a Scam?
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a legitimate survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to gather data on various social, economic, housing, and demographic characteristics of the population. It is not a scam. Participation in the ACS is required by law under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, and responses are confidential and protected by law.
What was the census of the US from 1610-1790?
There was no official US census until 1790. Some territories and states conducted censuses for various reasons before that, but there was no standard census. Beginning in 1790 a decennial census was conducted in accordance with the US Constitution that mandates the census as a means of apportioning the House of Representatives - determining how many representatives each state is entitled to. Up until 1850 the only data on the census was the name of the head of the household and the number of people of various ages, sex, and race who lived in the household. Beginning in 1850 the name of each person in the household was recorded along with their ages, place of birth, and occupation. The questions asked on the census have varied, with the most complete data collected from 1900 and after. The census of 1890 was mostly burned in a fire and only a small amount of it survived. By law the individual census information is not released for publication for 72 years to protect the privacy of individuals. The last census available for viewing is 1930.
What information is legally required for the US Census?
The US Census Bureau requires individuals to provide information such as name, age, sex, race, relationship to householder, household size, and housing tenure. Respondents are also asked about their Hispanic origin and whether they own or rent their home.
What percentage of votes are required in the Senate for a bill to pass?
A simple majority of votes is required for a bill to pass in the Senate, which is 51 out of 100 senators.
Do the census representatives have the right to keep coming back because only the first 2 questions were answered?
The census reporters have a duty to keep coming back until you successfully complete your census form.You are required by law to finish it, and if you won't, you can be subject to sanctions.
What information is required by law on the 2010 US Census?
All
Do you have to answer questions from the US Census Bureau?
Yes. You are required by law to answer. If you don't mail back the questionnaire, somebody will come and knock on your door to ask the questions. Save yourself (and the government) some trouble, just mail it back.
What are all citizens in Brazil required to do by law?
tourism?
Are the residents of the District of Columbia required to fill out the cesus?
Yes. Everyone is required by law to fill out the census, regardless of where you live.
what is civic obligation?
An action or behavior required by law of all U.S. citizens.
Why was Jesus in Jerusalem with His parents?
I believe that they went for Passover and to pay taxes and be counted for the census which was required by law.
Which law required citizens to help catch runaway slaves?
The Fugitive Slave Act.
What do citizens lose by not completing the census report?
Citizens who do not complete the census report may lose out on various benefits and opportunities. These include accurate representation in government and the allocation of resources, such as funding for schools, healthcare, and infrastructure, that are based on population data. Not completing the census may lead to underfunding and inadequate services for communities.
Who must obey the law in the US?
Technically, everyone must follow the law.
What are things we are required to do as citizens?
Uphold the law, treat each other as equals, contribute financially to society.
Is individual health insurance required by law?
Individual healthcare is not required by law at this time. However, by 2014, it will be legally required for private citizens to have health insurance. Bu it should be noted that there are plenty of states suing the govt over this mandate.
