Federal elections in the United States are held in even-numbered years. This is stipulated by the U.S. Constitution, which outlines a systematic process for electing federal officials. Here is a detailed explanation:
1. Presidential Elections:
- Presidential elections are held every four years, always in an even-numbered year.
- For instance, recent presidential elections were held in 2016, 2020, and the next is scheduled for 2024.
2. Congressional Elections:
- Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years, also in even-numbered years.
- Senate elections occur every six years for each senator, but since the Senate is a staggered body, approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years, coinciding with the even-numbered years.
All of these elections are thus scheduled in even-numbered years.
So, the correct answer is:
a. Even-numbered years
