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Official question #25US Citizenship Test
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Correct answer
Two (2) years
Also accepted: Two years · 2 years
Why
Representatives serve two-year terms, so the entire House is elected every two years. The short term keeps them close to public opinion.
Answer choices
- AFour (4) years
- BTwo (2) years
- CSix (6) years
- DFor life