American GovernmentQuestion 16 of 128

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

a.2 years
b.4 years
c.8 years
d.6 years

Explanation

A U.S. Senator serves a six-year term. Senate terms are staggered so about one-third are elected every two years. There is no limit on how many terms a senator may serve.

Law Reference: U.S. Constitution

Practice all 128 questions free — no signup required.

Related questions on this topic

Last reviewed: · editorial process

PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against U.S. Naturalization Civics Test (2025 version) · How we review
Report