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To be eligible to run for the United States senate, you have to be 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for nine years, and residents of the state they're running in.
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Why does the senate approve treaties?
The Constitution requires the Senate to ratify treaties. Until the Senate approves them, they are not in force. The Senate does not automatically approve all treaties that the President sends to them.
Why does the vice president serve as presiding officer of the senate?
Because the constitution requires it
How is a joint resolution like a bill?
A joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate. It also requires approval from the House of Representatives and then requires the Presidents approval.
What officers are required of the Senate by the Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution requires that the Senate have two officers. Theses are the President of the Senate, which is the Vice President of the United States, and the President pro tempore, which is traditionally the senior member of the majority party in the Senate.
Why does the vice president serve as presidi g officer of the senate?
Because the constitution requires it
Which presidential diplomatic power requires a two thirds vote from the Senate?
power to make treaties
Who holds the power to approve Supreme Court Justuces?
requires a 51 of 100 (majority) vote by the senate
What action of the President must be approved by the Senate?
The appointment of executive branch official must approved by the Senate. These include cabinet appointments and ambassadors. The US Constitution requires this interaction.
A formal agreement between two or more nations that requires the approval of two thirds of the senate?
Treaty
Why are there 100 senations?
There are 100 representatives in the Senate as the United States has 50 states, and therefore, there are two representatives in the senate representing each state.
What government institution that can initiate the impeachment of presidency?
The Senate and House of Representatives are government institutions which can initiate the impeachment of the president. This is an extreme measure which requires complete backing by both.
Why is a 60 vote majority important in the senate?
It requires 60 votes to shut off debate in the Senate. Debate can go on indefinitely (called a fillibuster) unless the Senate votes to shut it off . A bill cannot be passed until debate ends and a vote is taken.
