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united states senate

 

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Noun united states senate has 1 sense
  1. United States Senate, US Senate, Senate - the upper house of the United States Congress
    --1 is a kind of senate
    --1 is a member of Congress, United States Congress, U.S. Congress, US Congress

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United States Senate

Description:

The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which together with the House of Representatives forms the legislative branch of the federal government. It serves as a deliberative body, where senators represent their respective states at the national level.

Senses/Usages:

  1. Main Sense:

    The United States Senate, as a legislative institution.

    Example Sentence: Senators in the United States Senate debate and vote on proposed bills and legislation.

  2. Political Sense:

    The United States Senate, referring to its members collectively.

    Example Sentence: The United States Senate consists of 100 senators, with two representing each state.

  3. Governmental Sense:

    The United States Senate, as part of the federal government.

    Example Sentence: The United States Senate plays a vital role in the checks and balances system of the government.

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