Question

question 4 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(03.08r mc)

which of the following is an example of the effects of the u.s. census?

changing policy and representation in congress
increasing or decreasing the total number of legislators in congress
removing elected officials before their term ends
encouraging people to move to less-populated districts

Explanation:

Define the purpose of the census

Using the U.S. Census knowledge point
The United States Constitution mandates a population count every ten years to determine the distribution of people across the states.

Connect population data to representation

Using the Apportionment knowledge point
The population data collected directly determines how many seats each state receives in the House of Representatives and guides federal funding policies.

Evaluate the given options

• Changing policy and representation in Congress: Correct, as population shifts alter state representation and influence policy priorities.
• Increasing or decreasing the total number of legislators: Incorrect, the total number of representatives in the House is capped by law at 435.
• Removing elected officials before their term ends: Incorrect, the census does not cut short active congressional terms.
• Encouraging people to move to less-populated districts: Incorrect, the census records where people live rather than incentivizing migration.

Answer:

• (A) Changing policy and representation in Congress (Correct answer)
• (B) Increasing or decreasing the total number of legislators in Congress
• (C) Removing elected officials before their term ends
• (D) Encouraging people to move to less-populated districts