Transcript text: The Senate is made up of $\qquad$ members.
Solution
Answer
The answer is 100.
Explanation
Option 1: 50
This option is incorrect. The Senate of the United States consists of two senators from each state, and since there are 50 states, this would not be the correct total number of senators.
Option 2: 100
This option is correct. The United States Senate is composed of 100 members, with each of the 50 states being represented by two senators.
Option 3: 150
This option is incorrect. There are no provisions or historical precedents for the Senate having 150 members.
Option 4: 200
This option is incorrect. The Senate has never had 200 members, as it is constitutionally set to have two senators per state.