2008 civics test · Question 22 · System of Government
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Official answer
- two (2)
What this means
We elect a U.S. representative for two years.
Every seat in the House of Representatives is up for election every two years, so the whole chamber can change quickly. The framers designed it this way to keep the House closely connected to what voters currently want.
Learn it together with the Senate term so the two do not get confused:
- Representative: 2 years
- Senator: 6 years
Answer: two (2).
Why this is on the test
The short two-year term is what keeps the House closely tied to voters, and it is the natural pair to the senator's six-year term.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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