USCIS 128:25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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A term for a member of the House of Representatives is two years. This means representatives serve for two years before they must run for re-election.

Because the term is short, members of the House are elected often. This helps the House stay closely connected to the people and allows voters to choose their representatives regularly.

USCIS 128:24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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The House of Representatives is one part of the U.S. Congress. It has 435 voting members. These members are called representatives.

As of February 2026, the congressional seating chart shows the 435 voting members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Each dot on the chart represents one member seated in the House. The dots are arranged in a half-circle to show how the House is organized.

In this chart, there are 214 Democratic members, shown as gray dots, and 218 Republican members, shown as black dots. The chart also shows three vacant seats, represented by light gray dots. These vacant seats mean that three House seats did not have an elected representative at that time.

The seating chart helps people quickly see which political party has more members. Since Republicans had 218 seats, they held a small majority in the House in February 2026.

USCIS 128:23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

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The question “Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?” asks you to name one current U.S. senator from the state where you live. Each state has two U.S. senators, so you can answer with either name. Because senators change over time, the correct answer depends on your state, so answers will vary.

To find the correct answer, you can visit Senate.gov. On the website, use the drop-down menu to select your state. The names of your state’s current U.S. senators will appear.

If you live in Washington, D.C. or a U.S. territory (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa), the answer is different. These places do not have U.S. senators. In that case, you should say that D.C. (or your territory) has no U.S. senators.

 

USCIS 128:22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

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 A term for a U.S. senator is six years. This means a senator serves in the Senate for six years before running for re-election.

Senators are elected on a regular schedule. Elections happen every two years, but not all senators run at the same time. About one-third of the Senate is elected every two years. This system helps the Senate stay stable while still allowing voters to choose new senators often.

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USCIS 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

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USCIS 100 Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version)

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USCIS 128:21. How many U.S. senators are there?

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There are 100 U.S. senators in the United States Senate. The Senate is one part of the U.S. Congress.

Each state has two senators, no matter how big or small the state is. Since there are 50 states, there are 100 senators total.

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USCIS 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

One Nation, One People (2025 Version)

USCIS 100 Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version)

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USCIS 128:20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

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The U.S. Congress has important powers in the federal government. One power of Congress is that it writes laws. Congress creates new laws to help run the country and protect the people.

Congress also has the power to declare war. This means Congress can decide when the United States will go to war. Another power of Congress is to make the federal budget, which means deciding how the government will spend money for things like schools, roads, and the military.

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USCIS 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

One Nation, One People (2025 Version)

USCIS 100 Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version)

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USCIS 128:19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The U.S. Congress has two parts. These two parts are the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together, they make the legislative branch of the federal government.

The Senate has two senators from each state. The House of Representatives has members based on the population of each state. Both parts work together to write and pass laws for the United States.

USCIS 128:18. What part of the federal government writes laws?

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The part of the federal government that writes laws is the legislative branch. The legislative branch is also called Congress, which is also called the national legislature.

Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together, they propose, write, and vote on new laws for the United States.