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CLEP US Government

Category - Gov. Institutions

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How long are the terms of office for the House of Representatives and the Senate respectively?
  1. 2 years; 4 years
  2. 2 years; 6 years
  3. 4 years; 2 years
  4. 6 years; 2 years
  5. 4 years; 4 years
Explanation
Answer: B - Members of the House serve two-year terms whereas members of the Senate serve six-year terms. The shorter terms for House members mean, in reality, that almost as soon as they win election, they have to start running for reelection. Members of the Senate, on the other hand, get four years to concentrate on governing before they have to run for reelection.
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