Why Do Only 33 or 34 Senators Face Re-Election in Each

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why do only 33 or 34 Senators face re-election in each cycle?

• A) Many senators retire rather than face reelection.
• B) Six-year terms mean only 1/3 of the chamber is re-elected at a time.
• C) Each state only has one senator and retirements lower the number of re-elections.
• D) Senators want to become president and thus pursue that goal.
• E) All senators face re-election in each cycle.

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