The Mayans used astronomy hieroglyphics calendars number systems and built pyramids like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. might have been the first people to use the number zero.
It's an example of a stage in development
The Census has a wide ranging impact on government.
The Government uses it for a great majority of its planning decisions, from roads to aid. It is also very important for the allocation of representatives as it is the official tally of how many people live in a state and the House of Representatives is allocated based on population.
They are called the "control group"
