A student researching the census has taken notes:
• The US Constitution mandates a census every ten years • Census data determines congressional representation • Population counts affect federal funding distribution • Census data guides urban planning and business decisions • Accurate counts are challenging in mobile populations
The student wants to explain why the census matters for government.
The US Constitution mandates conducting a census every ten years.
The census matters for government because population counts determine congressional representation and guide the distribution of federal funding.
Census data helps guide urban planning and business decisions.
Accurate census counts are challenging in highly mobile populations.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Congressional representation and federal funding explain government importance.