Multiple Choice. Prior to the 17th Amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. How did the 17th amendment change the election of senators?(1 point)

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Elected by the citizens
Elected by the citizens

Elected by the Electoral College
Elected by the Electoral College

Elected by state legislatures
Elected by state legislatures

Chosen by the President

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The correct response is:

Elected by the citizens

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters in each state, replacing the previous system in which Senators were chosen by state legislatures.