United StatesQuestion 28 (2025 list) · System of government
Why does each state have two senators?
- aSo each state has one senator from each party
- bBecause large states pay more taxes
- cSo the President can choose one of them
- dEqual representation for small statesCorrect answer
Why?
Each state has two senators so that small states have an equal voice in the Senate. You could also say “the Great Compromise” (Connecticut Compromise) of 1787, which gave bigger states more seats in the House instead.
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