Senate

Provide the answer as addressed by the Constitution. If possible, include the Article and section of the Constitution where the information can be found.

1) Who has the sole power to try impeachment cases? If the President is being impeached, who presides over the trial?
 * The Senate has sole power of all Impeachment cases. When the president is being impeached the Chief Justice presides over the trial.**

2) How often are elections held for the Senate? Are all Senators up for reelection at the same time? Explain.
 * A term for a senator lasts six years, but one-third of the senators are elected every two years. Thus, senators are not all reelected at the same time, but are staggered in thirds over six years.**

3) What are the minimum qualifications necessary to become a member of the Senate?
 * To become a member of the senate, one must be at least 30 years old. He or She must also have been a citizen of the United States for 9 years and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen. Article 1 Section 3.**

4) Who is the President of the Senate? What primary duty does (s)he have?
 * The president of the Senate is the Vice President of the United States, but he or she does not have a vote, unless making a tie-breaking vote. If and only if the senate is in deadlock, the Vice President is then allowed to vote. Article 1 Section 3.**

5) What does it take to override a presidential veto?
 * To override a presidential veto, the House of Representatives and the Senate both must have a 2/3 majority vote to pass the bill. **