The Senate by Matthew Moench

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:48:52 UTC

1/3 of all senators run for reelection every 2 years, known as serving "staggered" terms

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:50:41 UTC

Each Senators serves a 6 year long term

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:51:47 UTC

Every State is guaranteed 2 Senators in Congress

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:52:54 UTC

There are 100 senate positions throughout the United States

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:54:00 UTC

Senator positions are more competitive because there's a smaller amount of seats available

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:55:55 UTC

Senate reserves the power to become a jury upon an impeachment case and decide whether the convict is guilty or innocent

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:57:26 UTC

The Senate reserves the power to officially sign or reject tax bills into effect after proposal

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:58:20 UTC

The age requirement to become a Senator is 30 years old, this is to keep more mature and educated men in the position

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:58:53 UTC

Senators make decisions primarily for the benefit of the country, not their individual state

Matthew Moench

moenchmatthew — 2015-12-01 06:59:36 UTC

the 17th amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the electors rather than state legislatures

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:38:52 UTC

Decision to act is made by unanimous consent.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:39:18 UTC

Higher prestige than the House of Representatives- more media coverage.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:42:19 UTC

Can have a debate on a bill for an extended amount of time until the decision is unanimous.

Estephan

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:43:20 UTC

Fillibuster is allowed.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:44:35 UTC

Senators are protected from the people and therefore base their decisions on the entire nation.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:45:11 UTC

Senators have a better job security than representatives.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:46:00 UTC

The senate as a whole establishes rules for a debate.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:46:26 UTC

The senate has the power to confirm presidential nominations if there is a deadlock in the electoral college.

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:48:01 UTC

All treaties must be approved by the Senate before they can be ratified by the president

Estephany

Estephany16 — 2015-12-01 07:56:02 UTC

Equal distribution of power in comparison to the House of Representatives which has committee leaders.