Which of the following statements about the United States Census is most accurate?
A) The census has always counted every person living within the boundaries of the United States regardless of race or ethnicity.
B) The census has always categorized people in one of five racial groups : Native Americans, Hispanics, blacks, Asians, and whites.
C) The census has never categorized people by race or ethnicity.
D) Who is counted by the census and how they are categorized by race and ethnicity has changed significantly throughout American history.
E) The current census does not allow people to identify themselves as a member of more than one racial group.

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Throughout American history, the United States Census has changed how it counts and categorizes people by race and ethnicity. At different times, the categories used have included "free white persons," "mulatto," "Negro," "Oriental," and "Mexican." In recent decades, the categories have expanded and morphed, including more options for people to identify their race and ethnicity. Today, people can choose more than one category to describe themselves if they identify with multiple racial or ethnic groups.

Which of the Following Statements About the United States Census