Official USCIS civics question 28 of 128
Why does each state have two senators?
Official answers (English)
- Equal representation (for small states)
- The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
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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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