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When are federal elections typically held?

  1. The first Monday of November every four years

  2. The third Monday in October every four years

  3. Every five years in May

  4. Whenever the Prime Minister decides

The correct answer is: The third Monday in October every four years

Federal elections in the United States are typically held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November every four years. This timing is set by federal law and is consistent between election cycles. Option A, while close, incorrectly states Monday instead of Tuesday. Option C is incorrect because federal elections in the US are held every four years, not every five years. Option D is incorrect because the Prime Minister does not determine the timing of federal elections in the US.