Senators are elected to six-year terms, and every two years the members of one class—approximately one-third of the senators—face election or reelection. What is the term for a senator once elected? A senator’s term of office is six years and approximately one-third of the total membership of the Senate isRead More →

The Australian Constitution can only be altered by referendum. In a referendum, all Australians of voting age vote yes or no for the proposed changes. To succeed, a majority of voters nationwide and a majority of States (four out of six) must approve the changes. Why do we need aRead More →

The Federal Election Commission enforces federal campaign finance laws, including monitoring donation prohibitions, and limits and oversees public funding for presidential campaigns. What does state Legislature mean Constitution? A state legislature in the United States is the legislative body of any of the 50 U.S. states. The formal name variesRead More →