| A | B |
|---|
| lobbying | Influence Congressmen to vote in favor or against a bill |
| Senate | 100 members |
| House of Representatives | Must be 25 years old, a citizen at least 7 years, and a resident of the state |
| Speaker of the House | In charge of the House of Representatives |
| Committee | Where a bill is sent after its introduction |
| Bicameral | Two houses: Senate and House of Representatives |
| Senate Term | 6 years |
| House of Representatives Term | 2 years |
| Override a veto | Need 2/3 vote in Congress |
| Introduction | 1st Step in bill becoming a law |
| Filibuster | Talk continuously to prevent a vote on a bill |
| Expressed Power | Specifically stated in the Constitution |
| Implied Power | Implied through the "Elastic Clause" |
| Make laws | Most important job of Congress |
| Appropriations | Type of bill that can only start in the House |
| veto | To reject a bill |
