United States of America
Constitutional Background
There are many sources regarding the US-Constitution. Some are linked below for further reference.
One of the special provisions of the US-Constitution is the requirement that "actual Enumveration" be conducted "within every subsequent Term of ten Years" (Art. I, Sec. 2 (3) 2). The first census was held in 1790.
History and News
- 16 July 1996: Helms-Burton-Act comes into effect, allowing Cuban-Americans to file claims against foreigners who are now profiting from their expropriation.