Question

Which of the following quotes from the Constitution describes the Senate?

Answer 1

Answer:

"The…shall chose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States."

Explanation:

The United States Senate is the upper house of the Congress of the United States, and together with the House of Representatives of the United States, the federal legislation emanates. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article I of the Constitution of the United States. Each state is represented by two senators, regardless of their population, who are elected by uninominal majority scrutiny. The Senate chamber is renewed by thirds every six years. In this way a senator lasts 6 years in office, being able to be re-elected. Its geographical location is located in the north wing of the United States Capitol in Washington DC, the capital of the country. The House of Representatives meets in the south wing of the same building.

Answer 2

"The... shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States."