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What is the purpose for the length of a Senator's term of office?
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∙ 9y ago
The six year term of office with one third of the members facing an election every two years, insures that this house remains a more deliberative body, even a more civilized body where the more stable and smaller population gets to know and respect each other. Their politics may differ, but they rarely display genuine animosity toward their fellow Senators. They debate, while the lower House tends to fight, bicker and to be much more partisan.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoI think there are two main reasons for having fixed terms for Senators. The first is to ensure that the people get to decide who represents them from time to time. If a Senator were there for life, you wouldn't be able to get rid of a bad one. The second reason is because the chances of becoming corrupt are greater if you can't be removed from office.
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∙ 9y agoThis motivates the Senator to be honest and to work for the people or state that elected them. They won't get too comfortable in their position.
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∙ 13y agoAllow more time for deliberation and work
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Which branch of government has no successors to the presidency?
Neither the Judicial nor Legislative Branch (Congress) has term limits. The difference is, Senators and Congressmen may be voted out of office, but members of the Judicial Branch can only be involuntarily removed from the bench if they are impeached by the House of Representatives and convicted by the Senate.
Who was the republican candidate who opposed roosevelts run for a third term in office?
wendell willkie
What amendment changed how senators are elected?
Article 1: Section 3 and 4 deals with the election. *Edit* I know exactly what you lazy peeps are trying to pull. I'm taking the poli sci class as well looking for answers :P lol. Anyways the correct answer your looking for is 17th amendment.
What is the length of a term for the US senate?
6 years - Senate 2 years- House of Representatives
Abraham Lincoln terms?
Abraham Lincoln was elected to the office of President for 2 terms. He was elected to his first term as President on November 6, 1860, and sworn into office on March 4, 1861. He was re-elected as President, for a second term, on November 8, 1864, and sworn into office on March 4, 1865. He served about 42 days of his second term, as he was assassinated on April 14, 1865, and died on April 15, 1865.
For what length of term is a senator elected?
US Senators are elected to a 6-year term, and if continuously elected, can hold that office until death.
What is the term length for junior senators?
It 6 years for all senators.
What is the term in office for senators?
6 years
How long is a U S Senators term?
United States Senators serve a term of six years in office. There is no limit on how many terms a Senator can be elected to serve. The terms are staggered so that 1/3 of the Senators come up for election every two years.
What is the length of term for Tennessee state senators in years?
Tennessee state senators serve a four-year term.
'What is the term length for state senators'?
6 years
A senators term in office?
(in the US) 6 years.
Why does senator not have a set term?
Senators DO have a set term of office. They can be re-elected.
How long is the term office for the supreme court judges and what is purpose for length of this term?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. This allows for greater experience and consistency.
What is the length of senotor's term?
Senators serve six years.
What is the normal term in office for state senators and assembly members?
Term of office is six years for state senators, with one-third being elected every two years. Term of office for assembly members is two years.
How long is a senators trem of office?
6 year term
