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There are two (2) U.S. Senators from each state
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Who decides when where and how elections for senators and reps will be held?
The states are allowed to decide when, where, and how elections for senators and representatives will be held. This power is provided to each state through the United States Constitution.
How many senators does the California State Senate have?
California has 40 senators, one for each district.
The number of senate seats held in each state is?
Two seats
Who decides the number of senate seats held by each state?
The Constitution states that there will be two senators per state. With the current 50 states, there are 100 Senators. The number of members in The House of Representatives has been fixed at 435 members since 1911. The number of Representatives for each state is determined by population, with each state guaranteed one representative. South Dakota has one, California has 53. The number of representatives is re-apportioned between states every 10 year census. The highest number of representatives was 437 when Alaska and Hawaii were added in 1959, but reduced by re-apportionment back to 435 after the 1960 census.
How can a Senate be selected?
Each state elects two senators. Senators are elected by the state as a whole, as opposed to Representatives who are elected to represent a specific portion of the state. One of the state's senators is elected in each senatorial election, which are held two out of every three even numbered years (for example: 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, ...). Senators serve a six year term.
How are Senates elected?
Senators are elected by voters during an election held in their respective state. Senators have been elected this way since 1913.
Is The number of senates seats held by each stateis set by the census bureau?
Not the Senate, but the House. The senate has two members from each state.
Is the number of senates seats held by each state the same as the number of house seats?
No. The Senate has 100 members while the House has 435 members.
What state held the first election?
the state of Washington held the first election
Who decides when election for the house of congress is held?
The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature, but the congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations.
Can you Explain the electoral system?
Article II, Section 1 establishes the Electoral College. Each state has the number of electoral votes which equals the number of Senators and Representatives that state has. Each state has two Senators so if a state had 5 Representatives, it would have 7 electoral votes. Each state chooses electors according to a method set up by the state legislature. Electors cast their votes for a President and cast a vote for a Vice President. On Tuesday fter the first Monday in November, the general presidential election is held and the people vote. On Monday after the second Wednesday in December, the electors meet in their state (the electors of the party winning the popular vote in each state) and cast their vote for President and VP and send their results to the Congress. On January 6 the ballots are counted by Congress. The President of the Senate announces the winners. On January 20 the candidate receiving a majority (270 or more) of the electoral vote becomes Presdent.
How many senators comprise the Florida senate?
All US states have two senators. It is the representation in the House of Representatives that varies by population. Although this system has worked well over time, there are many political analysts who believe that term limits will prevent power being accumulated by individuals. Extra long terms for the US congress also allow committee chairmanships to be held only by long term congressmen.
