Department of Commerce

The video discusses the role and history of the Department of Commerce, starting with centenarians in the U.S. and the Census. It traces the origins of the Department back to the Constitution and its evolution under President Theodore Roosevelt, who established it to regulate the economy and ensure fair trade. The Department's modern roles include managing the Weather Service and conducting the Census, which impacts the economy and political representation. The video concludes by exploring tools the Department can use to enhance living standards in the future.

In 2010, how many Americans were reported to be over 100 years old?

• Over 10,000

• Over 500,000

• Over 53,000

• Over 100,000

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor in 1903?

• To regulate international travel

• To manage the national parks

• To oversee the education system

• To address economic disparities

Which U.S. President was responsible for creating the Department of Commerce and Labor?

• William Howard Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

What is one of the roles of the Department of Commerce today?

• Controlling the education curriculum

• Overseeing the Weather Service

• Managing the national defense

• Regulating the healthcare system

How does the census conducted by the Department of Commerce affect political representation?

• It decides the number of state governors

• It influences the number of House of Representative seats

• It determines the number of Senate seats

• It sets the number of Supreme Court justices