How many United States Senators does each state elect?

• A. Two.
• B. One.
• C. Three.
• D. Four.

Answer: (A)

Each state elects two United States Senators. This means every state has the same representation in the Senate, whether it’s a big state or a small one. The Senate is set up this way on purpose, so states share equal power there, while the House of Representatives is based on population. Senators serve six-year terms, with elections for about one-third of the seats every two years. So the best answer is two. Having one would make representation unequal, and three or four would give some states more influence than others.