| Two chamber of Congress | Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Powers of Congress | Include collecting taxes, regulating commerce, coining money and declaring war |
| Term for members of Congress | Two years |
| Term for members of the US Senate | Six years |
| Elected by the citizens of an entire state | US Senators |
Franking privilege
| Right of senators and congressmen to send mail to their constituents at no cost |
| Reapportionment | Adjustment to the number of congressional districts in each state |
| Gerrymandering | Creating an oddly-shaped district to insure election of a particular individual or party |
| Incumbents | Individuals who currently hold an office |
| Constituents | Voters whom an elected official represents |