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| | United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | A case may be appealed from a state court to a federal court only if there is a federal question; the supreme court of each state is the final authority on the interpretation of that state's laws and constitution. | | | The United States is an example of a constitutional republic, with a government composed of and operating through a set of limited powers imposed by its design and enumerated in the United States Constitution. | | | In the United States, education is a state, not federal, responsibility, and the laws and standards vary considerably. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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| | United States Census Bureau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Census Bureau's legal authority is codified in Title 13 of the United States Code. | | | These regions are groupings of states that subdivide the United States for the presentation of data. | | | Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every ten years (through the U.S. Census), and each state's number of Representatives in Congress determined accordingly. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Census_Bureau
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| | Travel the United States |
| | The United States is one of the largest countries in the world. | | | Choose one state in each region of the United States which you wish to visit. | | | The United States is perhaps the most culturally diverse country in the world. |
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http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/Yancone/webquest/cyindex.html
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| | BCPL Government InfoCenter Main Page |
| | For the homework assignment or to refresh your knowledge of United States and state government. | | | Maryland, United States and major legal links selected by local law librarians. | | | This is provided as part of the State's effort to protect children and others from those with histories of crimes against children and other sexual offenses. |
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http://www.bcplonline.org/centers/gov/governme.html
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| | United States Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online |
| | United States - Federal Lands and Indian Reservations PDF format (2.3MB) The National Atlas of the United States of America, U.S. Geological Survey, 2003 | | | National Atlas of the United States of America (1970) | | | United States (Outline Map) or United States (Outline Map for Printing) 1998 (85K) |
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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html
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| | NJDARM:New Jersey State Archives Holdings: Federal Records - Censuses |
| | New Jersey's earliest federal census schedules (1790-1820) have not survived, with the exception of the 1820 Manufacturer's Schedule. | | | Another copy of this schedule is available on film with the federal census reels. | | | Another copy of this schedule is available on film with federal the census reels. |
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http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/fcensus.html
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| | BUBL LINK: United states population |
| | Subjects: united states of america, united states population, united states travel and tourism | | | Offers access to the most frequently requested U.S. Census Bureau information at national, state, and county level. | | | Subjects: united states economic data, united states population |
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http://bubl.ac.uk/link/u/unitedstatespopulation.htm
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| | CIA - The World Factbook -- United States |
| | Supreme Court (its nine justices are appointed for life on condition of good behavior by the president with confirmation by the Senate); United States Courts of Appeal; United States District Courts; State and County Courts | | | federal court system based on English common law; each state has its own unique legal system, of which all but one (Louisiana's) is based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations | | | CIA - The World Factbook -- United States |
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http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html
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| | The U.S. Census Requirements for Home Schoolers (HSLDA National Center Special Report) |
| | By law (Title 13 USCS) the Census Bureau cannot share the individual answers it receives with others, including welfare agencies, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Internal Revenue Service, courts or police. | | | Title 13 of the United States Code Service (USCS) says that “Neither the Secretary, nor any other officer or employee of the Department of Commerce or bureau or agency thereof, or local government census liaison, may, except as provided in section 8 or 16 or chapter 10 of this title; | | | Anyone who breaks this law can receive up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 in fines. |
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http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000000/00000035.asp?PrinterFriendly=True
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| | This product is distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability to a particular purpose or use. | | | No attempt has been made in either the design or production of these data to define the limits or jurisdiction of any federal, state, or local government. | | | WARRANTY Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey warrants that the media on which this product is stored will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition. |
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http://igs.indiana.edu/arcims/statewide/metadata/Minor_Civil_Divisions_IN.txt
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| | United States Census Bureau Begins Releasing Census 2000 Maps |
| | The delivery of the maps to the governors and legislative leaders of each state, expected to be completed by Feb. 28, 2001, precedes the release of the Census 2000 population data which will be used to redraw congressional and state legislative boundaries. | | | By law, the redistricting data must be delivered to the states by April 1, 2001. | | | The voting district outline maps show voting districts (election precincts and wards) or state legislative districts, or both, as provided by those states that participated in Phase 2 of the Redistricting Data Program. |
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http://www.gisdevelopment.net/news/2001/jan/uscb.htm
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| | The Good Big Brother: The United States Census Bureau - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives |
| | Another quick reference tool, the State and County Quick Facts [http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd] has population, race, gender, business and other data available by state and by county. | | | American FactFinder also includes a Kid’s Corner [http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/kids.html] with fun state facts and information on the U.S. Census Bureau. | | | Bypass the breadcrumb navigation bar and go directly to the page content. |
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http://www.kdla.ky.gov/onlinepubs/selectionotes/featurearticles/goodbig.htm
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| | Census of Population and Housing, 1970 [United States] Series |
| | The information in this file is presented for all counties and states in the United States. | | | Census of Population and Housing, 1970 [United States] Series | | | The state and county group samples have two record types: housing unit records and person records. |
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http://webapp.icpsr.umich.edu/cocoon/NACDA-SERIES/00014.xml
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| | Anchorage Localities Alaska United States North America Regional |
| | http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/geography/capitals.htm - An Outline of American Geography - State Capitals, United States Department of State, accessed 10/29/2004 | | | Kids: World and Countries: North America: United States: Alaska: Anchorage | | | http://www.consumer.att.com/global/english/usa_codes.html - United States Area Codes, AT&T, 2004 |
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http://infotut.com/reference/Regional/North_America/United_States/Alaska/Localities/Anchorage
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| | ALA Success by the Numbers: Program handout, pt.1 |
| | Demographics are provided for residential and nonresidential zip codes in the United States. | | | Local sites such as this can provide very current data, in this case updated monthly. | | | Now in its 2nd edition, this New Strategist publication uses historical statistics, largely from Federal government agencies, to examine demographic trends in the United States. |
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http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/brass/brassprotools/brasspres/economics/sbtnhandshultz.htm
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| | DLESE description of United States Census Bureau: Statistical Abstract of the United States |
| | Individual documents on this server may have different copyright conditions, and that will be noted in those documents. | | | United States Census Bureau: Statistical Abstract of the United States | | | DLESE description of United States Census Bureau: Statistical Abstract of the United States |
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http://www.dlese.org/dds/view_resource.do?description=DLESE-000-000-001-314
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| | Project 2 - Mapping the Census |
| | The student, named above, retains all rights to the document and responsibility for its accuracy and originality. | | | This project examines the use and utility of data provided by the United States Census Bureau. | | | This document is published in fulfillment of an assignment by a student enrolled in an educational offering of The Pennsylvania State University. |
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http://www.personal.psu.edu/students/a/d/adm239/ProjectTwo.html
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| | American FactFinder |
| | Kids' Corner - Learn fun facts about your state and take a quiz. | | | The Decennial Census is taken every 10 years to collect information about the people and housing of the United States. | | | or select a state using a map » |
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http://factfinder.census.gov
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| | Supporting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure at the United States Census Bureau |
| | Throughout the 1990 ’ s,the U.S.Census Bureau utilized literally hundreds of non-census geospatial digital files to update the TIGER data base,topological issues notwithstanding. | | | Supporting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure at the United States Census Bureau | | | Census blocks are maintained for ten years to provide the framework upon which the decennial census data lay.Discussion with partners heavily focused on these types of situations.At the urging of local partners,1980 geography was removed from the TIGER/Line. |
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http://www.gisdevelopment.net/policy/gii/gii0016b.htm
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| | Money Income in the United States: 1997 (P60-200). | | | -Sources: United States Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/hhes/income/histinc/f07a.html and http://www.census.gov/hhes/income/histinc/f07b.html n The real median income for all families, adjusted for inflation, grew nearly 9% from $41,051 in 1993 to $44,568 in 1997. | | | -Sources: United States Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/hhes/income/histinc/f07a.html and http://www.census.gov/hhes/income/histinc/f07b.html n The real median income of families maintained by black single mothers ($16,879) increased 6.3% between 1996 and 1997, compared to a 4.4% increase among all single-mother families. |
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http://www.jointcenter.org/databank/graphs/famincm/familyin.txt
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| | The United States Census Bureau |
| | Information is centrally located for ease of access and validation and consistency checking. | | | Millions of businesses are required by law to complete Economic Census survey forms. | | | A principal motivation behind the project is that Census wants to provide electronic forms based on exactly the same content as paper forms. |
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http://www.gsa.gov/gsa/cm_attachments/GSA_DOCUMENT/11-SSchafer-Fenestra_R2GXI1_0Z5RDZ-i34K-pR.htm
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| | Bureau of Census |
| | Also known as the "United States Census Bureau". | | | A division of the federal government of the United States Bureau of Commerce that is responsible for conducting the national census at least once every 10 years, in which the population of the United States is counted. | | | The Bureau of Census is also responsible for collecting data on the people, economy and country of the United States. |
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http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bureauofcensus.asp
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| | United States 5-Digit ZIP Codes - Gold Edition Database |
| | These numbers are assigned to each state or territory in the United States by the Census Bureau. | | | United States FIPS Codes - cross-reference data file county.csv. | | | Complete demographic geocoded United States 5-digit ZIP Code database. |
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http://www.quentinsagerconsulting.com/documents/10031.htm
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| | Vail, Colorado - TheBestLinks.com - Census, 2000, 2020, United States Census Bureau, ... |
| | According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.5 mi²). | | | Vail, Colorado - TheBestLinks.com - Census, 2000, 2020, United States Census Bureau,... | | | It is the location of the largest ski area in the United States. |
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http://www.thebestlinks.com/Vail.html
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| | Cyburbia Resource Directory - United States Census Bureau |
| | United States Census Bureau - Statistical Abstract of the United States - | | | United States Census Bureau - U.S. Gazetteer - | | | Cyburbia Resource Directory - United States Census Bureau |
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http://www.cyburbia.org/directory/index.php?t=sub_pages&cat=378
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| | United States Census Data Resources - Harvard College Library |
| | Historical Statistics of the United States, colonial times to 1970 | | | 1980 United States Census data, both from the short form questionnaire given to 100% of households(STF-1A) and the long form (STF-3A) data, distributed to 16% of U.S. households. | | | Consult the Release schedule for upcoming data releases. |
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http://hcl.harvard.edu/research/guides/census_us
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| | Household Types & Age of Residents - Charts |
| | Data Source: United States Census Bureau, Census 2000 | | | The difference is partially due to the presence of a large university, Colorado State University, in Larimer County. | | | What this chart shows: Household Residents by Age - United States, Colorado and Larimer County |
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http://www.co.larimer.co.us/compass/housing_comp_housing_cd_charts.htm
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| | Obtaining United States Census Data |
| | The United States Census Bureau collects a tremendous amount of data. | | | Select your first choice by clicking on the state's name. | | | The United States Census Bureau's home page can be reached by clicking the hot link below. |
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http://www.math.montana.edu/frankw/ccp/help/census/learn.htm
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| | Grade 3 Name Game United States Census Bureau |
| | Data is collected on names, the number of people living in the United States, how many television sets each family has, and much more. | | | The U.S. Census Bureau collects data about the population of the United States every 10 years. | | | Grade 3 Name Game United States Census Bureau |
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http://www.sbgmath.com/gr3/301p005/301p005_ins0b.html
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| | CenStats Databases |
| | Demographic and economic data for States and counties. | | | Census of Population and Housing Public Law 94-171 Data Age by Race and Hispanic Origin | | | Employment and earnings by 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification by state and county (1993-1997) and ZIP code (1994-1997) and by North American Industry Classification System (beginning 1998) by state and county, metropolitan statistical area and ZIP code. |
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http://censtats.census.gov
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| | Geostat Center: Collections: Historical Census Browser |
| | Examine state and county topics for individual census years. | | | produce tables of data by state or county | | | Choose a census year to begin examining data: |
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http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus
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| | United States Census Bureau |
| | To access the United States Bureau of the Census Home Page see USCensus |
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http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~amk/foo/USCensus.html
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| | Quia - Counting Counts - The United States Census Bureau |
| | Counting Counts - The United States Census Bureau | | | Quia - Counting Counts - The United States Census Bureau | | | The floating accent bar in this activity may not work because it requires a newer browser. |
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| | PRESS BRIEFING ON IRAQ DEMOGRAPHICS |
| | The national report, which had been produced by the Iraq Central Statistical Office under the planning authority of Iraq, had been prepared and published in Arabic, she said. The United States Census Bureau and the Coalition Provisional Authority had provided the published general report to the United Nations in June. | | | The overall quality of the 1997 census appeared to be good, she said. There were some notable distinctions, however, and greater review of the data was required. Public dissemination of the data should encourage the assessment needed to evaluate the results of the census. | | | Stressing the importance of public review and discussion of Iraq’s 1997 census, Mary Chamie, the Chief of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, said it was an important moment for the Iraqi population to participate in the review of the data provided in the census. |
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http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs/2003/iraqdemobrf.doc.htm
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| | Tiger Map Server Browser |
| | Washington, D.C. (default), The Mall, United States, Northeast U.S. New York City. | | | You can also search for a U.S. city or town: |
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http://tiger.census.gov/cgi-bin/mapbrowser
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| | Census 2000 TIGER/Line Data |
| | Users can choose multiple data layers for a single county or a single data layer for multiple counties and analyze them using GIS software such as ArcGIS and ArcExplorer-Java Edition. | | | Geographic coordinates NAD83 for the 48 contiguous states, NAD27 for Alaska, and Old Hawaiian Datum for Hawaii | | | GIS users can download Census 2000 TIGER/Line Data in shapefile format for an area of interest. |
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http://www.esri.com/data/download/census2000_tigerline
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| | Montgomery Township United States Census Blocks |
| | Rectified Version of the United States Census Bureau's Census Blocks for Montgomery Township, Somerset County, NJ. | | | US Census Bureau Federal Information Processing System County Code | | | Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared. |
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http://www.montgomery.nj.us/gis/metadata/census_blocks_metadata.htm
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| | Eatonville, Washington Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ... |
| | Ancestries: German (24.1%), English (11.3%), Irish (9.1%), Swedish (6.3%), United States (5.8%), Norwegian (5.5%). | | | Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average. | | | Black race population percentage significantly below state average. |
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http://www.city-data.com/city/Eatonville-Washington.html
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| | PINC-03--Part 10 |
| | There is also additional background information for this table group. | | | Educational Attainment--People 25 Years Old and Over, by Total Money Earnings in 2002, Work Experience in 2002, Age, Race, Hispanic Origin, and Sex [Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2003 Annual Social and Economic Supplement. |
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http://ferret.bls.census.gov/macro/032003/perinc/new03_010.htm
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| | 1990 United States Census Bureau Data |
| | Norton, Arthur J., and Louisa F. Miller, Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the 1990's, U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Special Studies #P23-180. | | | Based on the 1990 census, the Bureau of the Census prepared the following report: | | | All of our national statistics are drawn from this study. |
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http://www.splitup.com/splitgen/sp/gn/1990unitedstatescensusbureaudata.htm
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