2008 test · Question 19 of 100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Answers from the USCIS list
Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.
- six optional: (6)
Our explanation
A term is the length of time a person serves after being elected. A U.S. Senator’s term is six years. A Representative’s term is two years, and the President’s is four.
Remember it
Senate and Six both start with S. (Representatives: 2 years. President: 4 years.)
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide (One Nation, One People, M-1175) p. 20, 26: “U.S. Senators are elected for six years.” … “Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years.” … “the President is elected for four years.”
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