Answers for Civics Essential Quiz: Why every Ohio household needs to respond to the 2020 Census

The U.S. Constitution requires a count of only U.S. citizens in the census.

____ True __X__ False*

*The U.S. Constitution mandates a “full enumeration” of every person residing in the U.S., citizens and non-citizens.

 

Ohio would have lost population since 2010 if it hadn’t been for the influx of international immigrants.

___X__ True* _____ False

*Census officials estimate Ohio would have lost 12,700 residents rather than gaining 152,000 since 2010 without immigration.

 

The 2020 Census will ask for your Social Security number.

______ True ___X___ False*

*Census forms and officials will never ask for your Social Security number, for your bank or credit card numbers, or for money or donations.

 

The 2020 Census will require filling out an online form.

______ True ___X___ False*

*The U.S. Census Bureau will offer an online option in 2020 for the first time but you can also respond by mail or by phone.

 

The U.S. Census counts only family members residing in each household.

______ True ___X___ False*

*The Census counts every person in a household regardless of their relationship.