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Contents
INTRODUCTION What is the purpose of the Senate? The Senate through History 5 6
SENATORS How are they elected? Who are they? What means do they have at their disposal? The role of the President of the Senate 8 10 12 14
HOW THE SENATE WORKS Public sessions A public session in the hemicycle Committee work An overview of the legislative process Keeping the Government in check Senate-related terminology 16 18 20 22 24 26