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On Becoming A Senator

• Then and Now

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Similarities and Differences

• What are the qualifications for a current-day
  U.S. Senator?
• What were the qualifications for a senator in
  ancient Rome?

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Qualifications of a Senator in Ancient Rome

• Men only
• 25 to 30 years old.

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Qualifications of a Senator in Ancient Rome

• Wealthy (have at least one million sesterces
  annually)
• Roman citizen
• Usually had family connections
• Elected for life.

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The Senate House in Rome

• Called the Curia
• Located on Capitoline Hill
• Located in the center of Rome.

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The Roman Senators Job

• Representing the interests and needs of clients
• Enacting legislation for the benefit of the
  Empire
• Working with other lawmakers.

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United States Senators Today

• Must be at least 30 years old
• May be men or women
• Must be citizen of the United States for at least
  9 years
• Must be resident of state s/he represents.

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United States Senators Today

• Elected for 6-year terms
• Personal wealth supposedly not a factor.

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The United States Senate

• (Similar to the Curia on the Capitoline Hill in
  Ancient Rome
• Located next to the House of Representatives.
• Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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Capitol Hill
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United States Senators Job

• Representing the interests and needs of
  constituency
• Enacting legislation for the benefit of his
  state and country
• Working with other lawmakers.

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Differences Between Ancient Roman and Modern
Senators.

• Roman Senators were elected for life
• U.S. senators are elected for 6-year terms
• Roman senators had to have personal wealth.

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Similarities Between Ancient Roman and Modern
Senators

• Must be a citizen
• Must be elected
• Serve their constituency
• Enact legislation for the benefit of the people
  they represent.

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Picture Bibliography
Mrs. Bill Clinton. 1992. By Popular Demand
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies,
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Clip Art. Gracchi Brothers. Julius Caesar.
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The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1901-1906.
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Curran, Margaret M. Curia, interior 2. 1999.
Maecenas Images of Ancient Greece and Rome.
http//www.wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/index
.htm 1B8-99183 (7/01)
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Bibliography

• Janda, Kenneth. Senate. World Book, Inc.World
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• Monk, Kate. The Senate. 1997. Roman
  Government. http//www.flick.com/onomastikon/Anc
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• Ryan, Tim. Roman Coins of the Early Empire.
  1996 2000. Ancient Rome. http//www.deadromans.
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