Date: September 26, 2013 Topic: The United States Senate. Aim: How does the Senate function? Do Now: Multiple Choice Questions.

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Date: September 26, 2013 Topic: The United States Senate. Aim: How does the Senate function? Do Now: Multiple Choice Questions.

The Senate Size The Constitution states that there will be two senators from each state. Senators have larger constituencies – population that they represent. How does this differ from the United States House of Representatives? The framers hoped that the smaller size would lead to a more enlightened and responsible body. Senators serve 6 year terms. How does this differ from the House of Representatives?

Term Strom Thurmond (R) South Carolina – elected to the Senate 9 times Served nearly 50 years Retired 2003 and died in 2003 at age 100

I’m Charles Schumer. I’m the SENIOR Senator from New York. I’m called the SENIOR SENATOR because I’ve been in the US Senate longer than my senate colleague from New York. New York SENATOR #1 – CHARLES SCHUMER CHARLES SCHUMER

SENATOR #2 – KIRTSEN GILLIBRAND. KIRTSEN GILLIBRAND I’m Kirsten Gillibrand! I’m the JUNIOR SENATOR from New York. New York

The Senate is a Continuous Body What might this mean? The Senate’s term is staggered – only a third of them expire every two years. Why was the Senate established this way? Senates

WHY HAS THE HOUSE AND SENATE BEEN REFERRED TO AS THE CUP AND SAUCER? Who is the cup? WHO IS THE SAUCER?

17 TH Amendment Originally the Constitution provided that the members of the Senate were to be chosen by the state legislatures. 17 th Amendment allows voters from the states to pick their senators. Why do some criticize the 17 th Amendment?17 th Amendment? LETS LEARN SHALL WE?!

Qualifications for Senators Must be at least 30 years old. Have been a citizen of the United States for nine years. Must be an inhabitant of the state where you are elected. Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-WV), the youngest member of the U.S. SenateCarte GoodwinWVU.S. Senate

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