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Official USCIS civics question 28 of 128

Why does each state have two senators?

American GovernmentSystem of Government

Official answers (English)

  • Equal representation (for small states)
  • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.

Explanation

English

Two senators per state gives every state equal representation — this came from the Great (Connecticut) Compromise.

Türkçe

Her eyalete iki senatör, tüm eyaletlere eşit temsil sağlar — bu, Büyük (Connecticut) Uzlaşması'ndan gelir.

Español

Dos senadores por estado dan representación igual a todos los estados; viene del Gran Compromiso (de Connecticut).

Memory hint

💡 EN: Equal voice for every state.

💡 TR: Her eyalete eşit ses.

💡 ES: Voz igual para cada estado.

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