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The addition of questions to the census forms began to occur with the Census of 1810.
Apparently the Framers of the Constitution didn't see too many problems with that happening, as many of them were still actively involved in both state and Federal government.
In fact, the President during the census was James Madison...
Regarding the constitutionality of the additional questions that are now asked...
Essentially, the activity is legal and constitutional until Dianah and the Supremes say it's not.
Just claiming that the activity is unconstitutional and refusing to answer isn't an affirmative defense under law if they come knocking.
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