The US Senate

This stack covers the fundamental aspects of the U.S. Senate, including the number of senators, their term length, and how representation is structured. It's the starting point for understanding the 'upper house' of Congress.

Explore the key leadership positions within the U.S. Senate, from the constitutional role of the Vice President to the powerful party leaders who manage the legislative agenda.

Understand the Senate's specific and crucial function as the court for impeachment trials, a power that serves as a major check on the executive and judicial branches.

This stack focuses on the procedural tools unique to the Senate, particularly the filibuster and cloture, which shape the nature of debate and legislative outcomes.

Learn about the specific requirements a person must meet to become a U.S. Senator and how the election process has evolved, focusing on the impact of the 17th Amendment.

A deep dive into one of the Senate's most significant non-legislative functions: its constitutional power to provide 'advice and consent' on presidential appointments and international treaties.