The Legislative Senate is the legislative branch of the government. The role of the legislative branch is to make the law and monitor the actions of the government. Roles of the senate include proposing, debating and voting on bills, major budgets (over ¥1 billion), major military operations, reformations, amendments and impeachments are voted by the senate. (Voting requirements vary, see the Constitution). Structure of the Senate There are 76 senator (参议员) seats elected by popular vote of a simple majority (over 50%) from each respective represented provincial level divisions.