How is family defined by the U.S. Census Bureau? What family types are excluded from this definition? Why is the Census Bureau’s definition of family sociologically important?
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The U.S. Census Bureau defines a family as consisting of two or more persons, including the householder, who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption, and who live together as one household. This definition might have an impact on financial assistance or social benefits that a family can receive.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
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