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Brazil has 2 federal legislative houses, the Chamber of Deputies & this |
the Senate
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$800 |
J |
GOVERNMENT |
2005-04-11 |
#4751 |
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This group that meets in the Capitol started in 1789 with 22 members & now has 100 |
the Senate
DD
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$200 |
J |
OUR GOVERNMENT |
1999-09-10 |
#3450 |
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As per Article I, the first group elected to this body was divided into those who would serve 2, 4, & 6 year terms |
the Senate
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$300 |
J |
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION |
1998-02-26 |
#3114 |
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One of the few responsibilities of the Vice President listed by the Constitution is to preside over this body |
the Senate
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$400 |
DJ |
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS |
1992-11-05 |
#1879 |
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This legislative body gives its advice & consent to treaties made by the president |
the Senate
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$200 |
DJ |
CONGRESS |
1989-04-03 |
#1066 |
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Only it can approve or reject treaties with other nations |
the Senate
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$400 |
DJ |
U.S. GOVERNMENT |
1985-09-17 |
#267 |
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If Puerto Rico becomes a state, this house of Congress will be enlarged |
the Senate
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$400 |
DJ |
GOV'T & POLITICS |
1984-12-14 |
#70 |
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Only five women have been elected for full terms to this Congressional body |
the Senate
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$200 |
J |
WOMEN IN POLITICS |
1984-11-14 |
#48 |
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The upper house of Congress |
the Senate
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$200 |
DJ |
U.S. GOVERNMENT |
1984-11-05 |
#41 |