Question 28 · 2025
Why does each state have two senators?
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Accepted answers
English
- Equal representation (for small states)
- The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Vietnamese
- Đại diện bình đẳng (cho các tiểu bang nhỏ)
- Thỏa hiệp Lớn (Thỏa hiệp Connecticut)
Explanation
In 1787, large and small states disagreed about representation. The Great Compromise gave every state two senators, while House seats are based on population. This protects small states.