Question

Senatorial elections are not held at the end of every six-year term. They are actually scattered over the six-year term so that not all Senators are up for re-election in the same year. How are Senatorial elections spread out?
A.
Approximately 1/6 of Senators are up for re-election every year.
B.
Approximately 1/3 of Senators are up for re-election every two years.
C.
Approximately 2/3 of Senators are up for re-election every three years.
D.
Approximately 1/2 of Senators are up for re-election every three years.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Approximately 1/6 of Senators are up for re

Answer 2

B. Approximately 1/3 of Senators are up for re-election every two years.

Explanation:

• Each state has 2 Senators who are nominated/elected to serve 6-year terms. Every 2 years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election. To compete in a Senate race one must be 30 years old by the time he/she takes the oath of office, a US citizen for a minimum of nine years and an a resident of the state from where he/she is elected. These qualifications were constituted  in Article I, Sec. 3 of the Constitution.