| A | B |
|---|
| House | begins impeachment proceedings |
| Senate | acts as jury in impeachment proceedings |
| House | starts appropriations bills |
| Senate | ratify treaties |
| House | selects the President if there is no majority in the Electoral College |
| Senate | approves presidential appointments |
| Senate | 100 members |
| House | 435 members |
| House | serve 2 year terms |
| Senate | serve 6 year terms |
| Senate | must be at least 30 |
| House | must be at least 25 |
| House and Senate | must live in the state represented |
| Senate | United States citizen for at least 9 years |
| House | United States citizen for at least 7 years |
| standing | permanent committee |
| select | created to do a special job for a limited period |
| subcommittee | smaller standing committees that deal with more specialized issues |
| joint | committees that include members of both houses |
| conference | helps the House and Senate agree on the details of a proposed law- |
| franking privilege | can send job-related mail without paying for postage |
| immunity | legal protection in certain situations |
