| A | B |
|---|
| incumbent | currently holds office |
| senators | 6 year terms |
| impeachment | charges against government officials |
| bills can be introduced by | members of Congress |
| House presiding officer | majority leader |
| filibuster | monopolize floor debate |
| House minimum age | 25 |
| survey of population | census |
| number of Senators | 100 |
| House term | 2 years |
| Majority of work completed here | committee |
| senior US Senator from VA | John Warner |
| junior US Senator from VA | George Allen |
| US Representative, 11th District | Tom Davis |
| Senate Leader | US Vice-President |
| gerrymandering | redrwing of House districts to comply with the census |
| Senate confirms | Presidential appointments |
| permanent committees | standing committees |
| sponsor | introduces a bill |
| irons out differences in versions of a bill | conference committee |
| elected at large | represents entire state's population |
| proposed law | bill |
| whip | ensures votes are present |
| 435 | number of US Representatives |
| Congressional over-ride | 2/3 vote margin |
