Census To Stop Collection Despite Undercount Concerns

The video discusses the Supreme Court's order affecting the U.S. Census data collection, highlighting reactions from civil rights groups and the Census Bureau's claim of reaching 99.9% of households. It addresses challenges in counting minority and displaced communities due to natural disasters and the pandemic. The video also explores the implications of census data on federal funding and congressional representation, noting concerns about undercounting due to the absence of a citizenship question and other obstacles.

What was the main concern of civil rights groups regarding the Supreme Court's decision on census data collection?

• The decision increased the budget for data collection.

• The data collected may not accurately reflect the population.

• The decision was made too quickly.

• The decision favored minority communities.

Why is census data crucial for federal funding?

• It decides the allocation of congressional seats and federal funding.

• It helps in determining the number of schools to be built.

• It influences the stock market trends.

• It determines the national holidays.

Which communities faced challenges in being counted during the census?

• Wealthy neighborhoods

• Urban communities

• Tourist areas

• Poor and rural communities

What natural events contributed to the displacement of people during the census year?

• Tornadoes and blizzards

• Earthquakes and floods

• Wildfires and hurricanes

• Droughts and tsunamis

How did the Trump administration's stance on the citizenship question affect census participation?

• It encouraged more people to participate.

• It discouraged both documented and undocumented immigrants from responding.

• It increased the accuracy of the census data.

• It had no effect on participation.