Question 27 of 128
How many senators does each state have?
Official USCIS answers
- Two (2)
Why this is the answer
The U.S. Senate gives every state equal representation. That is why each state has exactly two senators, no matter its size or population. This equal number is set by the Constitution.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.