The United States Legislative Branch Part 1 (Senate)

The Legislative Branch of the United States is a bicameral legislative with Senate as one of the two chambers. Senate is compromised of 100 members and their are two senators from each state. To become a member you have to be at least 30 years old, a citizen 

for 9 years, and a resident of the state that they will represent. An average member will serve more than 11 years. In the current senate their are more democrats than republicans and the democrats make up the majority. One of the most important goal of members is to be re-elected. In the house their are 20 women, 1 African Americans, and 3 Latinos. Originally the senators were elected by the state legislatures but because of the 17th amendment the senators are now directly elected by the people. Some of the powers of the Senate are impeachment, approving nominations made by the president, and approving treaties. Compared to other parts of the United States government the senators are responsible for all types of people and have to focus their goals toward the nation rather a certain type of people. 

The current Majority Leader Harry Reid during a press conference. 

http://www.senate.gov/