Senate

Question 0

Membership

Answer 0

100 members

Two senators per state

Question 1

Requirements

Answer 1

At least 30 years old
Citizens of the U.S. for nine years
Must live in the state you are representing

Question 2

Term of Office

Answer 2

Six year term

Question 3

Presiding Officer

Answer 3

Vice President
-votes only in case of a tie 
-frequently does not attend sessions
President Pro Tempore
-day to day presiding officer 
-elected by senators voting along strict party lines
-always member of the majority party

Question 4

Rules on Debate

Answer 4

Unlimited debate 
Filibuster 
-deliberate attempt by a minority group of senators to talk continuously in order to prevent a favorable vote on a bill
Closure 
-3/5 of all senators halt a filibuster

Question 5

Special Powers

Answer 5

Ratify treaties negotiated by the president
Approve presidential appointments
Sit as jury and convict impeached person
Elect the Vice President of electoral college is deadlocked