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USCIS Civics · Question 31 of 128

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

Official Answer

Citizens of their state

Also accepted: People of their state

In plain English

A U.S. senator represents the citizens of their state — all the people of their state. A representative serves only one district, but a senator serves the whole state. Every person in the state, from any city or town, is represented by both of the state's senators. A U.S. senator represents the people of their state.

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United States Senate Chamber in Congress Hall (8a1b8865-155d-451f-67ab-25b336dae8f2)
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Image: United States Senate Chamber in Congress Hall (8a1b8865-155d-451f-67ab-25b336dae8f2) — NPS Photo, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)