Question

question 21
1 pts
the number of senate seats held by each state is
set by the census bureau.
based on the state population.
fixed by the constitution.
the same as the number of house seats.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "set by the Census bureau": The Census Bureau is involved in apportioning House seats (based on population), not Senate seats. Eliminate this.
• "based on the State population": Senate seats are not based on population; House seats are. Each state has 2 Senate seats regardless of population. Eliminate this.
• "fixed by the Constitution": The U.S. Constitution mandates that each state has 2 Senate seats, so this is correct.
• "the same as the number of House seats": House seats vary by population, Senate seats are fixed at 2 per state. Eliminate this.

Answer:

C. fixed by the Constitution