Chapter XXX

§1. How is the senate constituted? Upon what points did the convention differ? How was the matter settled?

§2. In what provision does the federative principle appear?

§3. In what is there a difference between the old congress and the senate?

§4. What reasons are offered in favor of a short term of office? What in favor of a long term?

§6. What is said in favor of the present term?

§7. Why were not the terms of all the senators made to expire at once?

§8. How are vacancies in the office of senator filled?

§9. Can an appointment be made before a vacancy actually happens? State a case.

§10. What reasons are there for the required qualifications of senators as to age, citizenship, and residence in the state?

§11. How do bills become laws after they have been vetoed by the president?