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Members of the US senate are elected by voters from each state. There are two senators for every state. Depending on the state, a senator can be appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy if for some reason the person elected to the senate seat can no longer serve (for example due to ill health, death, resignation). Some states require there be a special election for the seat,
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JordanFor about the first 120 years of the U.S. Constitution, U.S. Senators were elected by the state legislatures. Then about 100 years ago the Constitution was amended to allow for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.
The Constitution allows states to give their governors the power to make temporary appointments to fill mid-term vacancies until a successor is elected.
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Does a provincial government have a senate?
Yes, but our senate is appointed, not elected.
How are the members of the 'executive branch' elected or appointed to their post?
Appointed
How are members of the House and Senate elected?
They are elected by the people before the president.
Whose terms are longer House members or Senate members?
A member of congress is elected for two years; a senator is elected for six years.
How do cabinet members get their jobs?
They are appointed by the president subject to approval by the US Senate.
