Which of the Following Statements About the United States Census

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the United States Census is MOST accurate?

• A)The census has always counted every person living within the boundaries of the United States,regardless of race or ethnicity.
• B)The census has always categorized people in one of five racial groups: Native Americans,Latino Americans,African Americans,Caucasian Americans,and Asian Americans.
• C)Whom census officials count and how they are categorized by race and ethnicity have changed significantly throughout American history.
• D)The current census does not allow a person to identify him- or herself as a member of more than one racial group.

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest in which the interest is added to the principal amount on a monthly basis and each subsequent interest calculation is made on the increased principal.

Compounded Quarterly

A method where interest is added to an investment or loan balance three months, leading to an increase in the total amount over time due to the effect of compound interest.

Promissory Note

A legal document in which one party promises to pay a specified sum of money to another party under agreed-upon terms.

Discounted

The reduction of the nominal price of goods, services, or financial instruments.