Demography is destiny
Critical Analysis
According to the data in the chart above, as of the 2020 census, what portion of the American population was “White”?
According to the data from the chart above, what ethnic group most increased in size from 1980 to 2020.
Based on the data from the chart above, describe one recent trend in American race and ethnicity .
Explain one reason for these demographic changes?
Explain one political consequence of these demographic changes.
How accurately does the data from the chart above reflect demographic changes you are seeing in your community?
Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution empowers the Congress to carry out the census in "such manner as they shall by Law direct," and since 1790, the federal government has counted the population of the United States every decade. The 2020 census numbers, which were just released, will be used to calculate how many congressional representatives (and thus electoral votes) each state will receive. Explain how these new census numbers will likely impact upcoming American elections.
Explain whether, in general, these demographic changes are good news for the Republican Party.
According to the newly released 2020 census data, there is now no majority racial or ethnic group for people younger than 18 (that’s you!), as the share of non-Hispanic whites in the age group dropped from 53.5% to 47.3% over the decade. How will that demographic shift impact American politics in the future?
According to the data from the chart below*, how does political party affiliation impact Americans’ attitudes towards Americas changing demographics?
Learning Extension
Read this AP article about the changing demographics of American.
Action Extension
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