Census Bureau Asks States For Data, Including Details On Citizenship

The video discusses the Census Bureau's efforts to gather citizenship data by requesting driver license records and information on government assistance. These requests have raised concerns among civil rights advocates, who fear it may deter Latino participation in the 2020 census. The population count affects congressional representation, federal funding, and electoral maps. Critics argue that the data requested is often inaccurate or redundant. The Census Bureau began these requests in 2016, coinciding with the Trump administration's push to emphasize citizenship in the census. The Supreme Court blocked a direct citizenship question, but an executive order mandates data collection from federal and state sources. The Bureau set a deadline to decide on tracking citizenship by March 31, just before the census begins.

What are the two types of records the Census Bureau requested from states?

• School enrollment and property records

• Employment records and health insurance data

• Driver's license records and government assistance information

• Voter registration and tax records

Why are civil rights advocates concerned about the Census Bureau's data requests?

• They fear it may discourage Latino participation in the census.

• They are worried it will delay the census process.

• They think it will reduce the accuracy of the census.

• They believe it will increase government spending.

What are the three major outcomes determined by the population count?

• Immigration policies, trade agreements, and military spending

• Congressional seats, federal funding, and electoral maps

• State tax rates, education funding, and healthcare policies

• Employment rates, housing development, and transportation planning

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the 2020 census?

• A citizenship question can be included in the census.

• The census should be conducted every five years.

• A specific citizenship question cannot be included in the census.

• The census should only count citizens.

What action did President Trump take concerning the census and citizenship data?

• He abolished the Census Bureau.

• He signed an executive order to collect citizenship data.

• He postponed the 2020 census.

• He reduced the census budget.