Question

Prior to the 17th Amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. How did the 17th amendment change the election of senators?(1 point) Responses Elected by the Electoral College Elected by the Electoral College Elected by state legislatures Elected by state legislatures Chosen by the President Chosen by the President Elected by the citizens

Answer 1

The 17th Amendment changed the election of senators by establishing that they would be **elected by the citizens** of each state, rather than being chosen by state legislatures.