Question 28 of 128
Why does each state have two senators?
Official USCIS 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 (Connecticut Compromise). It created equal representation in the Senate, so small states have the same voice as large states. This balances the House, where representation depends on population.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.