Multiple choice

the US Constitution requires that a national census be taken every 10 years to

  1. Provide information about voter registration

  2. determine the number of representatives in the House of Rep

  3. decide who can vote in presidential elections

  4. establish a standard for setting income tax rates
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution mandates a census every ten years to determine the population of each state. This data is then used to reapportion the number of seats each state receives in the House of Representatives.

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