Many Americans find terms such as race, ethnicity, and country of origin on the U.S. census to be confusing and limiting. As a result, the U.S. census now allows individuals to do which of the following?

A. to select any categories that apply to the person
B. to select one category that applies to the person
C. to check off one's racial identity
D. to check off one's ethnic identity


Answer: B

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