In the United States, Data Are Already Collected from Nearly

question 22

Essay

In the United States, data are already collected from nearly everyone for Social Security cards and drivers' licenses. Why then does the country not have a population register that would eliminate the need for the census?

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Definitions:

Identity Diffusion

A stage in identity formation where an individual lacks clear direction or commitment to values, goals, or roles.

Explored

The action of investigating or traveling through an area to discover or learn about it.

Future

A period of time that is yet to come, beyond the present moment.

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invulnerable, often leading to risk-taking behaviors.