What Is the Goal of the U

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the goal of the U.S. Census as it relates to families or family groups?

• A) to develop a strict definition of family to ensure adequate resources and representation
• B) to determine population demographics of only those who are U.S. born legal citizens
• C) to identify family households in each state
• D) to identify population and demographics at a given time every ten years as a way to affect how family is defined

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Definitions:

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of parents (both a mother and a father) and their children, living together as a single household.

Income Generation

Refers to the process of earning money through various activities, enabling individuals or groups to sustain their livelihoods.

Managing Households

The act of overseeing the day-to-day operations and finances of a family or household, including budgeting, shopping, and planning.

Scapegoat Theory

The assertion that prejudice and discrimination originate in the frustrations of people who want to blame someone else for their problems.