SS 2600 Lecture : The Impact of the 2020 Census on American Politics - Essay
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The united states census is a constitutionally mandated count of the american population that occurs every ten years. The data collected from the census is used to determine the number of seats each state is allocated in the house of representatives, as well as the distribution of federal funding for programs such as education, transportation, and healthcare. The 2020 census was particularly significant, as it was the first to take place during a global pandemic and amidst heightened concerns over data privacy and the politicization of the census. In this essay, we will examine the impact of the 2020 census on american politics and society. One of the most significant impacts of the 2020 census is the allocation of seats in the. The census data is used to determine the number of seats each state is allocated, with states that have experienced population growth receiving more seats and states that have seen a decline in population receiving fewer seats.