What is the role of the U.S. Census Bureau?

• A. To collect and provide data about the population and economy of the United States.
• B. To issue passports and visas.
• C. To regulate interstate commerce.
• D. To manage national parks.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is collecting and sharing information about the people and the economy. The Census Bureau runs the census every ten years to count everyone in the United States and to gather details about where people live, how many people are in a household, ages, and other characteristics. It also conducts surveys that ask about jobs, housing, income, and other economic facts. This information helps decision makers plan and fund things like schools, roads, and health programs, and it guides research and business planning.

The other tasks listed aren’t what this agency does: passports and visas are handled by the Department of State, regulating interstate commerce is done by other government groups, and managing national parks is the job of the National Park Service. So the best description is that it collects and provides data about the population and economy.