What are the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Senate?

S: Staggered, but Frequent Elections, allow for a Renewal of Senators and maintain Political Continuity. S: Equal Representation of States and Power of Individual Members ensures Small States are not Ignored S: The Senate has shown off its Exclusive Powers of Oversight like Confirming and Rejecting Presidential Appointments W: Unanimous Consent gives Individuals a lot of Power to OVerride the Majority. W: The Great Compromise makes Smaller States very Over-Represented. W: Many of the Senate's Exclusive Powers could be Circumvented by the President, such as Executive Agreements