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American Government: System of Government · Set 2 of 4

Representation in Congress Practice Test

What this set covers: Who senators and representatives represent, who elects them, why each state has two senators, and your own representative and Speaker of the House.

10 questions · Questions 26–35 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2008 test?

Questions in this set

  1. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
  2. How many senators does each state have?
  3. Why does each state have two senators?
  5. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
  6. Who does a U.S. senator represent?
  7. Who elects U.S. senators?
  8. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
  9. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
  10. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

Up to date as of October 21, 2026: checked against the official USCIS civics test questions and answers.