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== == Any re-elected senator whose prior term was shortened to two years by the occurrence of the reapportionment year shall, after reapportionment, be assigned to serve a four-year term. Any new senator and re-elected senator whose prior term was not shortened by the occurrence of the reapportionment year shall, after reapportionment, be assigned to serve a two-year term. If the number of senators assigned to serve a two-year term under the previous paragraph exceeds twelve, the number of such senators shall be reduced to twelve by random selection as provided by law. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978; am HB 572 (1987) and election Nov 8, 1988; am SB 2234 (1992) and election Nov 3, 1992]
staggered terms The scheduling of terms of office so that all members of a body are not selected at the same time. Staggered terms tend to have the effect of creating relative stability in government bodies.
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Why are senators terms staggered?
Senators serve for 6 years. These terms are staggered so that approximately one-third are elected every two years, along with the entire House of Representatives. That way provides continuity in the Senate and so in Congress, yet lets the people register their will to some extent every two years .
How long is the term for US Senate?
All United States senators serve staggered six year terms.
How often are representative s to be elected?
Senators serve 6 year terms and Representatives serve 2 year terms. The senate has 3 groups which have their elections staggered 2 years apart. So... 1/3 of the Senate, and all Representatives are elected every two years.
For how many years have the summer and winter Olympics been staggered?
16 years
What is the origin of the word 'staggered'?
"[Alteration of Middle English stakeren, from Old Norse stakra, frequentative of staka, to push.]"
What is staggered term?
staggered terms The scheduling of terms of office so that all members of a body are not selected at the same time. Staggered terms tend to have the effect of creating relative stability in government bodies.
What chamber of congress has staggered terms?
The Senate.
Which chamber of congress has staggered terms?
The Senate
Are house terms staggered?
No. In the United States government, all members of the House of Representatives run for re-election every two years. Terms in the United States Senate are staggered, with one-third of all Senators facing the voters every two years. Senate terms are six years.
Texas state senators serve how long?
6 years. Senators have more responsibleity.
What is a sentence with the word staggered?
I bumped my forehead on the wall and staggered to get to my room.
Why are senators's terms staggered?
Senators serve for 6 years. These terms are staggered so that approximately one-third are elected every two years, along with the entire House of Representatives. That way provides continuity in the Senate and so in Congress, yet lets the people register their will to some extent every two years .
Why are senators terms staggered?
Senators serve for 6 years. These terms are staggered so that approximately one-third are elected every two years, along with the entire House of Representatives. That way provides continuity in the Senate and so in Congress, yet lets the people register their will to some extent every two years .
Why do we use staggered terms?
So that the entire Legislative Branch of government doesn't ALL become eligible for election at the same time.
When did Staggered Crossing end?
Staggered Crossing ended in 2007.
When was Staggered Crossing created?
Staggered Crossing was created in 1997.
Who proposed staggered terms for the Senate and the appointment of judges by the President at the Constitutional Convention?
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