Since actual enumeration is established in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, it seems to imply that census enumeration is the responsibility of the Legislative branch. Thus, President Obama's attempt to have the Executive Branch oversee his planned census is unconstitutional.
== Impact on Presidential Election ==
The census of 2010, if done properly, could have a significant impact on the presidential election of 2012, as a shift in electoral college votes from "blue" (Democratic) states to "red" (Republican) states is expected. Texas, for example, may pick up three new electoral college votes.<ref>http://ev-prediction.blogspot.com/2008/12/first-glimpse-2012.html</ref>
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