Senators serve terms of six years each; the terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the seats are up for election every two years.
Voting system: Varies in 5 States; Plurality voti...
Length of term: 6 years
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The author's purpose in this excerpt is to teach readers about a code system used during the American Revolution. persuade readers that ciphers are the greatest American invention. argue that Major Tallmadge made a mistake in sharing copies of his codes.
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The Virgen de Guadelupe, which is how the Mexicans worship Mary, mother of Jesus, is believed to have some influence of the indigenous culture in the way she is portrayed.
2) Although the language of Mexico is Spanish, many names are in indigenous languages, such as Xochimilco
In many places the indigenous languages are still spoken, although the original religions and cultures are mostly replaced by the Spanish one. (so for example, they would have western-style school, at which the indigenous languages are taught).
