American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How many total members are there in the United States Senate?

50.
100.
435.
538.

The correct answer is: 100.

The United States Senate is made up of a total of 100 members, with each state having two members. Option A, 50, is the correct number for the United States State Senate, which is made up of 50 members with each state having one member. Option C, 435, refers to the total number of members in the United States House of Representatives. Option D, 538, is the total number of voting members in Congress, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as three non-voting members from Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as it specifically asks for the total number of members in the United States Senate.