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How often does the senate hold an election?
United States Senators serve six-year terms that are staggered, so that every two years, a third of all Senate seats would be up for election.
When do voters choose the people who will responsibility of the government?
For the federal government, the election takes place on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November in even numbered years. In years divided by four the President and full House plus one-third of the Senate stand for election. In an off year between the presidential election years only the full House and one-third of the Senate are elected.
What is hostile Senate?
A hostile senate is one in which the Opposition holds the power, thus making it difficult for the Government's bills and legislation to be passed. Kevin Rudd's Labor Party faces this situation until July 2008, when the new senate determined at the last election sits.
What are the three requirements to be a member of the senate?
The Three requirements one must meet before becoming a member of the Senate are one you have to be at least 30 years old. Second, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years at the time of election to the Senate. And third, a resident of the state one is elected to represent in the Senate.
Why is the Senate called a continuous body?
the senate elections are held in a staggard fashion which means that only about a third of the senators are elected in each election. so all the seats in the senate are never completely empty. for example, if there were 60 senators for example, 30 senators are in the election this year, while the other 30 will be in the election a couple years from now. these two groups rotate.
