Official USCIS civics question 26 of 128
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
Official answer (English)
- To more closely follow public opinion
The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.
Explanation
English
Short two-year terms keep representatives closely tied to what the public wants.
Türkçe
Kısa iki yıllık süreler, temsilcileri halkın isteklerine yakın tutar.
Español
Los mandatos cortos de dos años mantienen a los representantes cerca de lo que quiere el pueblo.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Short terms = stay close to the people's opinion.
💡 TR: Kısa süre = halka yakın kalmak.
💡 ES: Mandato corto = cerca del pueblo.
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