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Question 25 of 128 American Government

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Answers USCIS accepts

  • Two (2) years

Give any one of these answers at your interview.

A member of the House of Representatives is elected for a term of two (2) years.

What it means

All 435 House seats are up for election every two years, in even-numbered years.

Representatives can be re-elected again and again; there is no term limit.

Memory tip: House = 2 years (short term, frequent elections).

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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .