27 Amendment Meaning

 Purpose: The modification forbids any legislation that alters the salary for members of Congress from becoming effective until after the subsequent election of Representatives has taken place. This seeks to avert Congress from awarding itself immediate salary increases without responsibility to voters. Historical Context: Initially suggested by James Madison in 1789 as part of a collection of twelve amendments, it was not ratified at that time. Only ten of the amendments were confirmed in 1791, becoming recognized as the Bill of Rights.

Details U.S. About The Senate

 The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States It is composed of 100 members, with each state having two senators who serve six-year terms. The Senate has the power to try impeachments, approve or reject presidential appointments, and ratify treaties The Senate is led by the President pro tempore, who is typically the longest-serving member of the majority party.