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Mapping Madness: Unraveling Census Data for Precinct Redistricting

Dive into the intricate process of precinct redistricting through Census data mapping. Understand the historical significance of census-taking and its role in shaping political representation. Explore the 2010 Census Redistricting Data Program and its impact on North Carolina's political landscape. Discover the roots of census-taking in ancient Rome and how it evolved into a crucial tool for taxation and governance. Unveil the connection between census data, population counts, and legislative boundaries.

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Mapping Madness: Unraveling Census Data for Precinct Redistricting

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  1. Precinct Mismatch Project Mapping Madness

  2. Census, a starting point • 2:1 • And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. • 2:2 • (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) • 2:3 • And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. • 2:4 • And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) • 2:5 • To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. • 2:6 • And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

  3. Definition Webster’s New World Dictionary Latin, censura In ancient Rome, the act of counting the people and evaluating their property for taxation.

  4. Brief History of US Census The first Census was taken in 1790. Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution established that the apportionment of the U. S. House of Representatives shall be based upon a national census.

  5. Purpose of the 2010 Census Redistricting Data Program G.S-132.1 states that NC will participate in the redistricting data program conducted pursuant to P.L. 94-171 of the U.S. Bureau of the Census. http://www.census.gov/rdo/www/BROCHURE.pdf will allow you to print brochure that provides a brief description of the program.

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