Why Is Participation in the Census So Important

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is participation in the census so important?

• A)participation indicates the legitimacy of government and of laws passed by Congress
• B)changes in the U.S.population affect membership in political parties-
• C)information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion in federal funding is spent each year
• D)information from the census determines tax rates

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