In these elections, the party of the President tends to lose seats in Congress. The president is not elected in these elections

The amendment that allowed senators to be elected by popular vote

Congressman voting the way their constituents (citizens) want them to.

Congressman voting the way their party wants them to. (Democratic or Republican party)

Congressman voting as they want to

length of term of Congress

Can call a special session of Congress

a "fringe" benefit for a Congressman

Members of congress cannot be arrested or this while in session. Civil suits are disputes or disagreements between two people.

Drawing of district lines to benefit or hurt a group of people or party

solved the dispute between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention

the amendment that changed the start of the congressional terms from March to January. (Lame Duck Amendment)

The candidate that is already in office and is running for re-election.

Free postage for Congressmen

The number of members in the Senate

Continuous Body

Can involve Gerrymandering

Must be 30 years old

Serves 2 terms

Must be a citizen for at least 7 years

Reapportionment Act of 1929 set the size

Only 1/3 of the members is elected every 2 years