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Why Do We Have A Census?

Every 10 years, the U.S. embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country.

Aired 09/10/2020

Simple Civics

Why Do We Have A Census?

9/10/2020 | 2m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Every 10 years, the U.S. embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country.

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.

Aired 09/10/2020

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Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI

Simple Civics

Why Do We Have A Census?

9/10/2020 | 2m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

Aired 09/10/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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