Why does each state have 2 senators?
A. Because it is convenient to calculate 2/3 votes with 100 senators
B. Because that was a deal made to help end the Civil War
C. To ensure each state in a federal republic has equal representation
D. Because each state had 2 senators under the Articles of Confederation

Each state has two senators to ensure equal representation in the Senate, regardless of population size. This structure was a compromise made during the Constitutional Convention to balance the interests of large and small states. Equal representation is crucial in a federal republic for fair legislative processes. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Each state has two senators to ensure equal representation in the Senate, which prevents larger states from dominating the legislative process. This system was established during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 as a compromise to balance the interests of both large and small states. Therefore, the correct answer is C: To ensure each state in a federal republic has equal representation.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-09