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The Senate

Published on Nov 29, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE SENATE

BY : MARK / KYRON/VENUS
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THE START

THE SENATE STARTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION IN 1789
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HOW THE SENATE WORKS

EACH STATE IS ELECTS TWO PEOPLE TO REPRESENT THEM IN THE SENATE
These senators are elected every six years
. The elections are staggered so that both senators from a state are not elected at the same time.
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REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SENATOR

  • At least 30 years of age
  • Citizen of at least 9 years
  • Fuffill requirement that the state asks for
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JOBS OF THE SENATE

  • Say yes or no to any treaties the president makes.
  • Say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs, such as cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and ambassadors.
  • Can hold a trial for a government official who does something very wrong.
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