Census 2020

How often does the Census occur?

• yearly

• every 5 years

• every 10 years

• every 25 years

What is a Census?

• a national election

• an official count of the population

• a document of laws

• a record of school attendance

All households in USA are required to complete the Census.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Census data informs how federal funds ($) are spent in the community. Which is NOT a way those funds will be spent?

• repair local roads

• pay for private homes to be remodeled

• provides funds for local parks

• school funding

T or F? Census responses are kept confidential.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Based on the Census count, if a state's population decreases it is possible that the state's number of representatives in the House will...

• increase

• decrease

Why was the Census created?

• for presidential elections

• to determine proportional representation in House of Representatives

• to determine amount of taxes US citizens must pay

• to determine number of Senators for each state

US Census is a decennial event. Decennial means...

• every year

• every 10 years

• every 20 years

• every 100 years

T or F? It is NOT a citizen's civic duty to complete the Census.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is NOT a way the 2020 Census can be completed?

• by phone

• by a form received in mail

• by talking to the person who delivers the mail

• online