Inference
Why the US Census Matters by Chloe Reichel
The census "is the country's one shot at getting an accurate picture of who lives here," Dutta-Gupta explained. "The census every ten years is the only attempt we make to count and collect information about everyone in the country," he said. The data gathered is used in number a of high-stakes applications. For example, it's used to divide the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states. It also guides an estimated $1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding, according to estimates from George Washington University's Andrew Reamer. Dutta-Gupta continued, "A fair and accurate census is essential to the fair distribution of federal funding, and political power, and it's essential for us to make smart decisions about how to solve social problems."
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A: If there was no census -
A social problems would get worse
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the government would have complete power people would have no idea how many people live in their town
D money would not be divided as needed among the states
Part B: Select two details that support the answer in Part A.
It also guides an estimated $1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding, according to estimates from George Washington University's Andrew Reamer.
Dutta-Gupta continued, "A fair and accurate census is essential to the fair distribution of federal funding, and political power, and it's essential for us to make smart decisions about how to solve social problems."
Short Answer: What is the central idea?
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Part A: If there was no census -
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5 points
A social problems would get worse
B the government would have complete power
C people would have no idea how many people live in their town
D money would not be divided as needed among the states
D money would not be divided as needed among the states
Part B: Select two details that support the answer in Part A.
1. It also guides an estimated $1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding, according to estimates from George Washington University's Andrew Reamer.
2. Dutta-Gupta continued, "A fair and accurate census is essential to the fair distribution of federal funding, and political power, and it's essential for us to make smart decisions about how to solve social problems."
Central Idea: The US Census is crucial for ensuring fair distribution of federal funding, political power, and making informed decisions about solving social problems.
Part B: Select two details that support the answer in Part A.
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5 points
A It also guides an estimated $1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding, according to estimates from George Washington University's Andrew Reamer.
B Dutta-Gupta continued, "A fair and accurate census is essential to the fair distribution of federal funding, and political power,
C and it's essential for us to make smart decisions about how to solve social problems."
Part B:
1. It also guides an estimated $1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding, according to estimates from George Washington University's Andrew Reamer.
2. Dutta-Gupta continued, "A fair and accurate census is essential to the fair distribution of federal funding, and political power,
and it's essential for us to make smart decisions about how to solve social problems."
What is the central idea?
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