Census
Definition
The census is an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details about individuals, conducted every 10 years in the United States.
Analogy
Imagine you're hosting a big party and need to know how much food and drinks to prepare. You'd ask everyone coming (the population) for their preferences (details). That's essentially what a census does but on a national scale!
Related terms
Demographics: Statistical data relating to populations such as age, race, gender etc.
Apportionment: The process by which seats in a legislative body are distributed among administrative divisions entitled to representation.
Enumeration Clause: Article I Section 2 Clause 3 of US Constitution that mandates conducting census every ten years.
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