The Senate is the upper house of Congress. Each state has two senators, giving the chamber a total of 100 members. Along with the lower house, the House of Representatives, the Senate is responsible for proposing, deliberating, and voting on bills. The Senate also has the power to ratify treaties, confirm presidential appointments to the executive and judicial branches, and adjudicate impeachment proceedings.
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**Think Further Questions:
1. Why did delegates from small states want all states to be equally represented in the legislature regardless of population?
2. Originally, senators were elected by state legislatures. In 1913, the 17th Amendment established direct elections, meaning senators were now elected by the people. Why do you think the Founding Fathers did not institute direct elections for senators? What are some potential arguments in favor of switching to direct elections?
3. Why is it important for bills to be debated in smaller committees and subcommittees before they are considered by the entire Senate?
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00:00 - Problem
00:22 - Solution
00:35 - Senate
00:54 - How It Works
03:15 - So What?
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