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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

Answer
Six (6) years
Remember it: Senators 6, House 2, President 4.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 22 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section System of government.

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This is the largest section, 47 questions, and the one most people find hardest. It covers Congress, the presidency, the courts, and what the federal and state governments each control. Expect several questions from here at your interview; the numbers (100 senators, 435 representatives, 9 justices, 27 amendments, terms of 2, 4, and 6 years) are worth drilling until they are automatic.

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