Census

What does the word decennial mean?

• occurring every 5 years

• occurring every 20 years

• occurring every year

• occurring every 10 years

In what year was the first U.S. Census conducted?

• 1880

• 1790

• 1780

• 1890

The 2020 Census begins in what season?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall

What part of the country gets counted during the census?

• only the 50 states

• only the U.S. territories

• all 50 states and U.S. territories

What is the census?

• A count of how many pets live in the U.S.

• A count of every single person who lives in the U.S.

• A count of only relatives that live with your family.

• A count of teachers and students in your community.

In 2017 what did most homes in the U.S. have?

• pet

• T.V.

• books

• computer

In what year will the next U.S. Census take place?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

Which pets need to be counted for the 2020 Census?

• only older pets

• only dogs and cats

• both dogs and cats

• no pets are counted

Why is it important to correctly count people during the census?

• It will help the government determine how many amusement parks need to be built in the future.

• It will help the government determine what each community needs.

• It will help the government determine how many students will graduate from college.

Who was the president of the U.S. during the first census?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin