How long is a member of the Spanish Congress in office?

How long is a member of the Spanish Congress in office?

• A. 2 years
• B. 4 years
• C. 6 years
• D. 8 years

Answer: (B)

The term being tested is the length of office for deputies in Spain’s legislature. Members of the Congreso de los Diputados—the chamber most people mean when they say “the Spanish Congress”—serve four-year terms. The Cortes Generales are designed to be renewed roughly every four years, with general elections typically held at that interval; however, early elections can be called, which would shorten a term. So four years is the standard duration, not two, six, or eight.

The term being tested is the length of office for deputies in Spain’s legislature. Members of the Congreso de los Diputados—the chamber most people mean when they say “the Spanish Congress”—serve four-year terms. The Cortes Generales are designed to be renewed roughly every four years, with general elections typically held at that interval; however, early elections can be called, which would shorten a term. So four years is the standard duration, not two, six, or eight.