Civics test question 31 of 128 · System of Government
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Citizens of their state
- People of their state
Why this is the answer
A U.S. senator represents the people of their state. Senators are elected statewide, unlike House members who represent districts.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- All U.S. citizens
- Citizens in their congressional district
- The President
- Supreme Court justices
More questions on this topic
- 28. Why does each state have two senators?
- 29. Name your U.S. representative.
- 30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- 32. Who elects U.S. senators?
- 33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
- 34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
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