What is another word for u.s. senate?
Pronunciation: [jˌuːˈɛs sˈɛnət] (IPA) 
The U.S. Senate is a key governing body in the United States of America that plays a significant role in making laws, supervising the government, and representing the interests of their constituents. Other synonyms that are often used to refer to the U.S. Senate include the Senate of the United States or simply, the Senate. It is one of the two chambers of Congress, the other being the House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate is composed of 100 senators, two from each state in the country. This chamber is responsible for carrying out important functions ranging from ratifying treaties, approving presidential appointments, and serving as the jury in impeachment cases.
