How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Accepted answer
- Two (2) years
Explanation
A U.S. Representative serves for 2 years. This is the shortest term in the federal government. Because elections happen often, Representatives must listen closely to what the people want.
On the 2008 test
On the 2008 test this question was asked as:
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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