2025 US civics test, question 22
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Official answer
- Six (6) years
Explained
Each time a U.S. Senator is elected, the term lasts six years. Senators must also live in the state they represent.
Sources: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version, M-1778); USCIS, One Nation, One People: The USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide (Chapter 2: The Legislative Branch (Congress) > The Senate).
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