A U.S. Senator

What is the job description of a U.S. senator?

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A United States senator represents the people who live in his or her state.

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To be elected as a senator, someone must be at least 30 years old, a United States citizen for at least nine years, and live in the state he or she will represent. A senator serves a six-year term.

Senators are part of the legislative branch, which makes the law.

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A senator writes and votes on new laws, which are called bills.

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Senators can also approve treaties.

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Two U.S. senators are elected for every state in the U.S.