A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature.The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: Senatus), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: senex meaning "the elder" or "old man") and therefore considered wiser and more experienced members of the society or ruling class.. Many countries have an …

The Senate was the governing and advisory assembly of the aristocracy in the ancient Roman Republic.It was not an elected body, but one whose members were appointed by the consuls, and later by the censors.After a Roman magistrate served his term in office, it usually was followed with automatic appointment to the Senate. According to the Greek historian Polybius, our …

Italy (Italian: Italia) is a country in Southern Europe.It is a member of the European Union.Its official name is Repubblica Italiana.The Italian flag is green, white and red. Italy is a democratic republic.. Italy is a founding member of the European Union. In 2022 Its president is Sergio Mattarella.Its prime minister is Mario Draghi.Italy is also a member of the G7, as it has the …