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What are some informal qualifications for the senate? (Things that may affect how people vote.)

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Due to their long terms in office, senators are seen as less susceptible than representatives to the pressure of the public opinion. -senators represent larger and more diverse constituencies than representatives in the house, and can change public policies

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Why are senators thought as being more focused on national issues and are more likely to be seen as national political leaders than members or the house

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It depends, but regardless, it is the entire state the senator represents.

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How large is a senator's district?

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30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, lives in the state in which they are elected

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What are the qualifications to be a senator?

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staggered

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Senators' terms are ____________________, so 1/3 are up for election every two years.

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unlimited - no term limits

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How many terms can a senator serve?

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100 - 2 from each state

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How many members are in the Senate?

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the people and interest the senators represent

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What are constituencies?

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senators

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Which are less subject to public pressure and more concerned about national issues, house members or senators?

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they are replaced by a person appointed by the governor of their state until a special election can be held.

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What happens when a senator dies, resigned or is expelled?

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6 year terms

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How long are senator's terms of office?

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by state legislatures

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How were senators originally chosen?

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all of the seats are never up for election at the same time

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What is a continuous body?

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