Question 21 of 128
How many U.S. senators are there?
Official USCIS answers
- One hundred (100)
Why this is the answer
The Senate has two senators from each of the 50 states. That makes 50 times 2, for a total of 100 senators.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: 50 states × 2 senators = 100.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.