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Section: American Government: System

28. Why does each state have two senators?

Official answer

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

Why

The Great Compromise gave every state equal representation in the Senate, regardless of population.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)