Another change is regarding race. Race questions are not new to the long form, however, the 2000 form gives more options for a person to describe their racial or ethnic background. The past three decennial census' intrusiveness by big government has been an outcry from people who do not fill out their form and mail it back. Congress decided only subjects that had specific federal legislative justification were recommended for Census 2000. All questions on the forms are mandated and approved by the U.S. Congress.
All questions serve the purpose of implementing federal programs funded by the federal budget.