Before reading the article:

What is the U.S. Census Bureau? What are its goals? How does the Census Bureau collect data? How is that data used?

What do you remember about the 2010 census? Did the adults in your home show you the ballot they were asked to complete?

Now, read the article, “With 2020 Census Looming, Worries About Fairness and Accuracy,” and answer the following questions:

1. Why are some people worried that the 2020 census will be flawed, disputed or both, according to the article?

2. Who is Terri Ann Lowenthal? What does she say could happen if people question the count?

3. Who is John H. Thompson? What three issues does he say the Census Bureau faces?