With the exception of Supreme Court Justices, all Federal Government Officeholders must stand for election at between two to six years as follows:
Every Two Years:
- Members of the House of Representatives: Each representative serves a two-year term and must be re-elected every two years.
- One-third of the Senate: Senators serve six-year terms, but one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.
Every Four Years:
- President: The President serves a four-year term and can be re-elected once.
- Vice President: The Vice President serves alongside the President and is also up for election every four years.
American citizens can show their disapproval with policy by voting in elections.
How does American politics work ?
Every two years, members of the House of Representatives must stand for re-election, as do one-third of the Senators, who serve six-year terms but have staggered elections.
Additionally, every four years, the President and Vice President face re-election. The President serves a four-year term and can be re-elected for one more term, while the Vice President is elected in tandem with the President every four years.
Americans can vote in elections to show discontent. This is the most fundamental way to hold officials accountable. Voting for candidates who share their values and priorities can help to change the makeup of the government and influence policy decisions.