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Why Do We Have A Census?
September 10, 2020
Every 10 years, the United States embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country. The results of this tally have impacts far beyond representation in Congress. So why do we have a census, and how has it evolved throughout our country's history? Dr. Terri Jett explains in this episode of Simple Civics.