Question 27: How many senators does each state have?
Official answer
- Two (2)
Grandpa explains
Two, kiddo, big state or small. California has 2 and so does Wyoming.
Careful: these are NOT the answer
These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.
- One (1)
- Three (3)
- Four (4)
Video lesson on this topic: Congress
More questions on this topic
- 28Why does each state have two senators?
- 29Name your U.S. representative.
- 30What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? ★
- 31Who does a U.S. senator represent?
- 32Who elects U.S. senators?
- 33Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Official sources:
- USCIS · 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) ↗ · checked October 6, 2026
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