Question

Name the factors which have made the position of U.S. Senate stronger than the House of Representatives.

Discuss six factors responsible for superior position of the Senate vis-a-vis the House of Representatives.

Answer 1

The factors which have made the position of the U.S. Senate stronger than the House of Representatives are:

• The U.S. Senate is a smaller and more powerful chamber.
• It has a longer tenure of 6 years, compared to 2 years for the House of Representatives.
• It has equal representation from all states, making it a stable and prestigious body.
• It has exclusive powers, such as
  • Approving all treaties by a 2/3rd majority.
  • Approving all major appointments made by the President.
  • Trying all cases of impeachment initiated by the House of Representatives.
• The U.S. Senate is often regarded as the most powerful second chamber in the world.