Which body is made up of six graduate members who serve staggered six-year terms?

• A. National Council
• B. Resident Council
• C. Graduate Council
• D. Board of Governors

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how national governance is structured to maintain continuity. The body described is the national governing council that directs Phi Kappa Tau at the highest level. It includes six graduate members who are elected to staggered six-year terms, which keeps seasoned alumni involved while allowing new members to rotate in over time. This setup ensures stability and institutional memory across elections, while still bringing fresh perspectives.

Other options don’t fit as the national body described: the resident council governs housing or local lodge operations and isn’t a national body of graduates; the graduate council would be a separate group focused on graduate affairs rather than national governance; and the board of governors is a different kind of governance entity not defined here in Phi Kappa Tau’s national structure.