Question 32 of 128
Who elects U.S. senators?
Official USCIS answers
- Citizens from their state
Why this is the answer
U.S. senators are chosen directly by the voters who live in their state. This has been the rule since the 17th Amendment, so state legislatures do not elect senators. The people of each state choose their two senators.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.