How long do commissioners serve on the FTC?

How long do commissioners serve on the FTC?

• A. 5 years
• B. 7 years
• C. 9 years
• D. 12 years

Answer: (B)

The duration tested is seven years. Each FTC commissioner is appointed to a seven-year term, which is set by the FTC Act to provide stability and continuity. The terms are staggered so that roughly one seat is up for appointment every two years, helping the commission maintain experience while allowing regular turnover. A president appoints commissioners with Senate confirmation, and there’s a bipartisan balance rule: no more than three commissioners may come from the same political party at any one time. The chair is chosen from among the commissioners and serves for a separate two-year period.

The duration tested is seven years. Each FTC commissioner is appointed to a seven-year term, which is set by the FTC Act to provide stability and continuity. The terms are staggered so that roughly one seat is up for appointment every two years, helping the commission maintain experience while allowing regular turnover. A president appoints commissioners with Senate confirmation, and there’s a bipartisan balance rule: no more than three commissioners may come from the same political party at any one time. The chair is chosen from among the commissioners and serves for a separate two-year period.