4.3 The Senate

Join me for a 'Day in the Life' as a U.S. Senator from Maine. | Senator Angus S. King, Jr.

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Which of these were a part of the Senator’s day in Washington, DC?

• Attending committee meetings

• Reading letters from his constituents (voters)

• Attending Supreme Court hearings

• Voting on bills

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Which qualifications are required to be a Senator?

• Must be a college graduate

• Must be a citizen for 9 years

• Must be 35 years old

• Must reside in the state you represent

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Why was it necessary to pass the 17th Amendment?

• State legislators could be corrupt in their selection of Senators

• Senators did not directly represent the people’s interest

• The Supreme Court ruled the existing system unconstitutional

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Circle the ones that are correct!

Open Ended

Summarize by responding to one or both questions!