01:790:104 Study Guide - Final Guide: Beek, Parochialism, Vote Trading
30 Oct 2014
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Senate the composition and powers of the senate and the house are established in article. One of the constitution (which does not use the terms upper and lower). Each u. s state is represented by two senators, regardless of population. This ensures equal representation of each state in the senate. Senators serve six-year terms that are staggered, so that every two years, a third of all senate seats would be up for election. The senate has several exclusive powers not granted to the house, including consenting to treaties as a precondition to their ratification and consenting or confirmation of appointments of cabinet secretaries, federal judges, other federal government officials and military officers. The senate is considered a more prestigious body than the house of representatives, due to its longer terms, smaller membership and larger constituencies. Article iii of the constitution vests the judicial power of the united states in the supreme court. Made up of a chief justice and 8 associates.
