Is the U.S. Census Form a Legal Document?

Why doesn’t the Census form (nor the information I received with the form) mention any penalty if I don’t fill out the form, nor mention any penalty if I give false information? It doesn’t ask for my Social Security number (for a change!). There isn’t even a place for me to sign the form. (I’m comparing this to the income tax form and all of its warnings and required signature.) Even the mattress you buy for your bed has a tag that says not to remove it under penalty of law! The envelope that the form is mailed in does … Continue reading Is the U.S. Census Form a Legal Document?