Constitution Quote by Michele Bachmann
“I know for my family, the only question that we will be answering is how many people are in our home. We won't be answering any information beyond that, because the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, 2012 US Senate race
The quote argues that only household size matters for census data, rejecting broader data collection as unnecessary.
In simple terms: Only household size is required by the Constitution.
Key Takeaway
Limit data collection to constitutional mandates.
Themes
privacy
government
census
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- government forms
- privacy advocacy
- census planning
Key Concepts
constitutional law
data limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is limiting data collection always beneficial?
- How does household size data serve public policy?
A Different Perspective
Constitutional interpretation can be contested; broader data may be needed for public services.
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