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Question 19

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

  1. Eight (8)
  2. Four (4)
  3. Six (6)Correct answer
  4. Two (2)

Official answer

six (6)

Explanation

Senators serve six-year terms, and the terms are staggered so that about one third of the Senate is up for election every two years. That was designed to make the chamber more stable than the House.

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Question 19: We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena