Trump Announces New Steps on Citizenship Count

Trump Announces New Steps on Citizenship Count

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The transcript discusses efforts to accurately count the citizenship status of the U.S. population. It highlights the importance of this data for public policy and addresses legal challenges faced in including a citizenship question in the 2020 census. An executive order is issued to collect citizenship data through federal databases, aiming for a complete and accurate count. The information gathered will inform public policy decisions and election administration, potentially influencing legislative districting based on voter eligibility.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is it essential to have a clear breakdown of citizens and noncitizens in the U.S.?

To enhance technological advancements

To increase tourism

To improve international relations

To formulate sound public policy

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What was a major obstacle in including the citizenship question in the 2020 census?

Meritless litigation

Lack of funding

Public disinterest

Technological issues

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What action did the administration take to ensure a complete count of the noncitizen population?

Partnered with international organizations

Issued an executive order

Launched a public awareness campaign

Conducted a nationwide survey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which federal departments are involved in providing data for the citizenship count?

Department of Agriculture and Department of Commerce

Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration

Department of Education and Department of Energy

Department of Defense and Department of Justice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the executive order aim to improve the accuracy of the citizenship count?

By reducing the number of questions

By eliminating data sharing obstacles

By increasing the census budget

By hiring more census workers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is one potential use of the citizenship data in elections?

To select candidates for office

To determine the number of polling stations

To draw legislative districts based on voter eligibility

To decide the election date

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did the Supreme Court decide regarding districting decisions?

It would not review certain types of districting decisions

It would abolish districting altogether

It would review all types of districting decisions

It would create new districting guidelines