The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. Created by the Founding Fathers, the Senate acts as checks and balances for the House of Representatives. With its 100 members in total, two senators from each State, the Senate carries a fundamental role in the U.S. Legislative Branch. Its primary responsibilities include approving federal officers, ratifying international treaties, approving new legislation, and carrying out impeachment trials for federal servants. In this year’s edition of BoğaziçiMUN, the U.S. Senate will focus on the pressing issue of gun violence in the United States, as well as the first impeachment of President Donald John Trump. The U.S. Senate will provide you with a fulfilling political debate, enhance your knowledge of the U.S. Government, and present you with the unique experience of an impeachment trial.