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

Chosen by the President
Chosen by the President

Elected by the citizens
Elected by the citizens

Elected by the Electoral College
Elected by the Electoral College

Elected by state legislatures

Answer 1

The 17th Amendment changed the election of senators to be **elected by the citizens**.