Even though the U.S. census involves scientific survey methodology, it is still affected by politics. Explain how politics is involved
What will be an ideal response?
The census doesn't actually manage to count every person; some are left out. Statisticians wanted to use statistical sampling to improve the census results. The Republicans, who would lose seats in Congress if statistical sampling were used, opposed this approach; the Democrats, who would lose seats if statistical sampling were not used, favored it. The issue ultimately went to the Supreme Court, which sided with the Republican arguments.
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Fill in the blank with the correct words.
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A. the notion of a reasonable person. B. the shock-the-conscience test. C. a rational basis standard. D. the due process and equal protection clauses. E. the notions of ordered liberty and fundamental rights.
The central government maintains control over the states largely through
A. military centralization. B. financial incentives. C. constitutional provisions. D. the power of persuasion.