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How does the 14th amendment section 2 change the census from the way in which it was to be taken according to Article 1 section 2?
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The most significant change was the exclusion of non-taxed Indians from apportionment--the determination of the number of members in the U.S. House of Representatives according to the proportion of the popoulation of each state to the total population of the U.S.
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Who is responsible for starting the us census?
The members of the Constitutional Convention are responsible for creating the United States Census. In 1787, the US became the first nation to make a census mandatory. Article I, Section Two of the Constitution mandates that "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states. . .according to their respective numbers. . ." In order to do that, a census would have to be taken to count the number of people. The first census took place in 1790. You can read more about the history of the census on Wiki or www.census.gov/history
Black is three fifth to a white person?
Referred to as the Three-Fiths Compromise, the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 declared in Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the United States Constitution that only three out of every five black people would be counted in the census for the purpose of establishing representation and taxation. The Three-Fifths comprimise was repealed 91 years later by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution..Follow the related link below for further details.
How many slaves were there according to the 1860 Census?
5,000 up to 4,500
Article 1 of the constitution directs congress to gerrymander the seats in the house after each census true or false?
false, since gerrymander was deemed unconstitutional.
How many Home Owners are there in the US?
Homeownership rates in the US vary based on area and other demographics. The wiki article below explains more. Currently, nearly 70% occupied homes are occupied by the owners. According to the Danter Company, there are approximately 130 million homeowners (2009 census stats).
Where does the constitution talk about the census?
The first Article (section 2) of the US Constitution mandates taking a census once every ten years.
How often is a Census required?
Every 10 years.Found in Article 1: Section 2, Clause 3.
What defenses might the US Census Bureau have for their approach?
The Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 2.
How many people live in Bolton?
139,403 according to the 2001 census, as reported in the town's wikipedia article.
What does the US Constitution state about the US Census?
In Article I, Section 2, the US Constitution requires a census every ten years for purposes of apportioning members of the House of Representatives among the various states.
Who is responsible for starting the us census?
The members of the Constitutional Convention are responsible for creating the United States Census. In 1787, the US became the first nation to make a census mandatory. Article I, Section Two of the Constitution mandates that "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states. . .according to their respective numbers. . ." In order to do that, a census would have to be taken to count the number of people. The first census took place in 1790. You can read more about the history of the census on Wiki or www.census.gov/history
Where do you find the Three Fifths Compromise in the Constitution?
Article I, Section II, Paragraph 3, the first sentence. Michael Montagne The 3/5 compromise is located in Article I, Section 2, Sentence 1, and gives directions on how people are to be counted for the national census: Free people and (white) indentured servants=1, Indians not taxed=0, "other persons (i.e., slaves)=3/5)
What mandated the census in the US?
The United States Constitution mandates the census in Article I, Section 2. It states that a population count must be carried out every ten years in order to determine the number of seats each state gets in the House of Representatives. The census is also used to allocate federal funding and shape policy decisions.
How often does a census occur to change the number of representatives in the house of representatives?
The number of Representatives is set by law, presently at 435. The apportionment of the Representatives among the states is determined by a census which takes place every ten years, as required by Article I, Section II of the U. S. Constitution. The next census will take place in April 2010.
The US Constitution requires that a national census be taken every ten years to?
The US Constitution requires that a national census be taken every ten years to determine how the 435 US House of Representative seats are to be divided among the states. This is stated in Article 1, Section 2 of the document.
What percentage of students earn a bachelor's degree in four years?
According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Percentage of adults with a college degree?
For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Census Bureau) indicated below.
