Civics test question 28 of 128 · System of Government
Why does each state have two senators?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Equal representation for small states
- The Great Compromise
- Connecticut Compromise
Why this is the answer
Each state has two senators because of the Great Compromise. It gave small and large states equal representation in the Senate.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Because senators are appointed
- Because of the Bill of Rights
- Because every state has equal land
- Because of state population
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- 26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
- 27. How many senators does each state have?
- 29. Name your U.S. representative.
- 30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- 31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?
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