Final answer:
The board members in the context of the U.S. Senate have staggered six-year terms, with one third of the Senate elected every second year. In contrast, House of Representatives members serve two-year terms, and presidential terms are four years with a two-term limit.
Step-by-step explanation:
The board members serve staggered terms, with each member serving a specific duration before their terms expire. In reference to the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution, immediately after the first election, Senators are divided into three classes. The terms of Senators are staggered such that the seats of the senators of the first class become vacant at the expiration of the second year, the second class at the expiration of the fourth year, and the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, effectively resulting in elections for one third of the Senate every second year. This system of staggered terms ensures that only a portion of the board's seats will be up for election in any given odd-numbered year, providing continuity within the board.
On the other hand, members of the House of Representatives are up for election every two years, reflecting a more immediate accountability to their constituents. Presidential terms, as set by the Constitution and affected by the 22nd Amendment which imposes a two-term limit, are four years. State government structures vary, with term lengths in the state house generally being two years, while state senate terms are often four years.