Upper house of Legislative branch (Congress)
Senate
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Legislative branch (Congress)
Bicameral System made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
Powers of the Senate
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Historical background of the US Constitution
Senate represented states equally
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Checks and balances in the US
Nominates federal judges (including for SCOTUS) who serve for life after confirmation by Senate
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Bicameral System
Lower: House of Representatives
Upper: Senate