The U. S. Senate __________________.

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The U.S. Senate represents the states equally, as each state has two senators regardless of population. It is designed to be a slower body than the House, as senators serve six-year terms and the chamber has more restrictive rules for debate and amendment. Additionally, the Senate is designed as a protection against tyranny by the majority, as the equal representation of states and the Senate's higher age requirement and appointment by state legislatures initially made it less susceptible to popular passions and direct democracy.