What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

A member of the House of Representatives serves a term that lasts for 2 years. This brief term is designed to ensure that representatives remain closely connected to their constituents and responsive to their needs. The framers of the Constitution intended for the House to be more directly accountable to the electorate, as representatives are elected every two years.

This structure allows for frequent elections, providing voters the opportunity to express their views on the performance of their representatives. The 2-year term differentiates the House from the Senate, where Senators serve for 6 years, reflecting the intended differences in the roles and responsibilities of the two chambers of Congress.

In this context, the other durations presented do not align with the established Constitutional framework. A 4-year term is not applicable to any legislative position at the federal level in the House, while the 1-year term is too short to accommodate the needs of governance, and the 6-year term is specifically designated for Senators, not representatives.