Minnesota Senate facts for kids
The Minnesota Senate is an important part of the government in the U.S. State of Minnesota. It is like one of two main teams that work together to make laws for the state. This team is called the "upper house" of the Minnesota Legislature, which is the official name for Minnesota's law-making body.
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What is the Minnesota Senate?
The Minnesota Senate is where state laws are discussed and voted on. It's a bit like a big meeting where people decide what rules Minnesota should have.
Who are the Senators?
There are 67 people who work in the Minnesota Senate. Each one is called a "senator." These senators are chosen by people living in different parts of Minnesota. Each senator represents a specific area called a "district." This means they speak for the people in their district when new laws are being made.
- There are 67 senators in total.
- Each senator represents about 79,163 people.
- The Minnesota Senate is the largest "upper house" in any U.S. state government!
Where Do Senators Meet?
Senators meet to discuss and vote on laws in the Minnesota State Capitol building. This building is in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their main meeting room, called the "Senate Chamber," is in the west part of the Capitol.
Where Do Senators Work?
Senators also have offices where they do their daily work.
- Senators who are part of the "majority party" (the political group with the most members) have their offices right in the Capitol building.
- Senators from the "minority party" (the political group with fewer members) have their offices in the State Office Building. This building is connected to the Capitol by an underground tunnel.
- Important meetings where senators discuss ideas for new laws, called "committee meetings," also happen in the Capitol building.
