How the Census Works

Mission Brief #80

🎯 Your mission

Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

⚡ The twist

Not voting is also a vote.

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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

1Checks and balances limit power.
2The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
3Citizens elect representatives to make laws.

Then & Now

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

Question 1 of 2

What are checks and balances?

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Question 2 of 2

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

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