The Constitution explicitly prohibits Congress from granting titles of nobility.

The number of members in the House of Representatives is determined by the census and is currently set at 435.

Senators serve six-year terms, with one-third of the Senate up for election every two years.

The Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate and presides over its sessions.

The House Committee on the District of Columbia has jurisdiction over all matters relating to the District of Columbia.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is the chief executive of the District of Columbia.

The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative body of the District of Columbia.

The Council of the District of Columbia is composed of 13 members.

Members of the Council of the District of Columbia serve four-year terms.

Muriel Bowser is the current mayor of the District of Columbia.

Eleanor Holmes Norton is the District of Columbia's delegate to the House of Representatives.

The District of Columbia's delegate to the House of Representatives can vote on legislation, introduce legislation, and serve on committees.

Michael D. Brown is the District of Columbia's shadow senator.

The District of Columbia's shadow senator cannot vote on legislation, introduce legislation, or serve on committees.

Oye Owolewa is the District of Columbia's shadow representative.

The District of Columbia's shadow representative cannot vote on legislation, introduce legislation, or serve on committees.