Lawmakers elected after 2012 are allowed to serve ______.

A. as many terms as they want; there are no restrictions on service
B. 6 years in the Assembly, and 6 years in the Senate
C. a total of 12 years in one or both houses
D. 14 years in either house, and after they take a break for 6 years, they can restart their own clock and serve another 14 years

Answer: C