Week 7 Social Studies - Census Mission

What was this virtual field trip about?

• The White House

• The Government

• 2020 Census

• Your Community

What is the Census?

• a count of all the people in the United States

• a count of all the people in the world

• the rules we have to follow

• the bill of rights

How often is the Census completed?

• every 100 years

• every 5 years

• every year

• every 10 years

How do you respond to the Census? (check ALL that apply)

• online

• in person

• on the phone

• by mail

Do you have to fill out the Census?

• yes

• no

True or False? Getting a complete count of children in the decennial census is important for school funding and planning.

• True

• False

According to the 2010 Census, the city with the largest population in the United States is...?

• Dallas, Texas

• New York City, New York

• Jacksonville, Florida

• Atlanta, Georgia

According to the population totals, what can happen to different states and their seats in Congress of the United States?

• they will lose 10 seats

• they will gain 5 seats

• they might lose or gain a seat

• they might take over Congress

Where does the federal funding go? (check ALL that apply)

• schools

• roads

• hospitals

• restaurants

• fire departments