Civics question 28 of 128
Why does each state have two senators?
2 accepted answers
- Equal representation (for small states)
- The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
You only need to give one of these. The officer accepts any of them.
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Where this question sits
It is part of System of Government, inside the American Government section of the test.