American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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

50.
100.
435.
538.

The correct answer is: 100.

The United States Senate is composed of 100 senators, with each of the 50 states being represented by two senators. Option A is incorrect because 50 refers to the number of states in the US, not the number of senators. Option C is incorrect because 435 is the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives, not the Senate. Option D is incorrect because 538 is the total number of electoral college votes, not the number of senators in the Senate. Therefore, option B is the correct answer with 100 total senators in the United States Senate.