Senate

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ancient roman precursor?The Roman 'Senatus' was an assembly of elders and advisors
2. What is the etymological root?Derived from the Latin 'senex,' meaning 'old man' or 'elder'
3. What is a Senate and why do grown-ups sit in it?The Senate is a group of wise adults who help make important rules. They review laws and give careful thought before they become official.
4. Where did the idea of a Senate come from?It started in ancient Rome where the Senatus was a group of elders who advised the Republic. Their role influenced modern senates worldwide.

Deliberative Assembly: A group that meets to discuss and consider important matters before making decisions.