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Watch a clip of the two Senators from New York

U.S. Senator
The founders intended for the Senate to represent the interests of the states. Each state is represented equally in the Senate, with two senators each.
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Vocabulary

Fun Fact
In its first two hundred years, eighteen hundred persons (including sixteen women) have served as U.S. senators.

Capitol Question
"How do members of Congress decide how to vote? What influences them the most?"

Answer

Learn More
In addition to watching your member of Congress on C-SPAN, learn more from his or her personal website. Visit your representative's website and note his or her: party affiliation, terms they have served, committee assignments, priority issues and positions.

Review Quiz
1. Name at least two qualifications listed in the Constitution as requirements for a U.S. senator.

2. Name one committee on which your senator serves.

3. How many senators serve your state? What are their names and party affiliations? How long have they been in office?

4. What special duties are assigned to the senate?

5. Identify at least two ways your senators are serving the interests of your state.

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Legislative Branch
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Legislative Branch Leaders
U.S. Senate Web Site
U.S. House Web Site
Executive Branch
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Executive Branch Leaders
White House Web Site

Judicial Branch
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Judicial Branch Leaders
U.S. Supreme Court Web Site
Federal Courts Web Site

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