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Who does a U.S. senator represent?

The people of their state, the whole state.

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  1. Only the people of one city
  2. The people of their state ✔
  3. Only the members of their party

Why: A senator represents everyone in their state. A House member represents the people of one congressional district.

Huh, didn't know that: USCIS accepts citizens of their state or people of their state.

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Answer: The people of their state. A senator represents everyone in their state. A House member represents the people of one congressional district.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    Who does a U.S. senator represent? Citizens of their state. People of their state
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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