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WorksheetsThe Census
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
When was the census established?
1790
1800
1850
1900
What is the purpose of the census? Select all that apply
to count every living person in the United States
to determine how many representatives each state has
to determine how many senators come from each state
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What do the numbers in each state represent?
number of representatives in the House of Representatives
the population of the state
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Which states lost one seat after the 2020 Census? (Hint: Look for states shaded in purple.)
California (CA)
Pennsylvania (PA)
West Virginia (WV)
North Carolina (NC)
Colorado (CO)
Montana (MT)
Arizona (AZ)
Kansas (KS)
Georgia (GA)
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Choose the state that experienced no change in its number of seats after the 2020 Census.
Indiana (IN)
Texas (TX)
Florida (FL)
New York (NY)
How many seats did Illinois (IL) lose after the 2020 Census?
1
2
3
4
Some states gain or lose seats in the House of Representatives because of:
Changes in state population
State economic performance
State political influence
State geographical size
