How the Census Works

Mission Brief #16

🎯 Your mission

Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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The census counts every U.S. resident every ten years. It determines congressional representation and how federal money is distributed among states and communities.

Key facts

Remember these

1The U.S. has three branches of government.
2The Constitution was written in 1787.
3Checks and balances limit power.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

Who is the head of the executive branch?

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