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Official question #28US Citizenship Test
Why does each state have two senators?
Correct answer
Equal representation (for small states)
Also accepted: Equal representation · Equal representation for small states · The Great Compromise · Connecticut Compromise
Why
The Great (Connecticut) Compromise of 1787 gave every state two senators, protecting small states, while House seats are based on population.
Answer choices
- ABecause each state has two political parties
- BBecause the President chooses two per state
- CEqual representation (for small states)
- DBecause larger states need more senators