Question

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

Answer 1

The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, changed the election of Senators by establishing that they would be directly elected by the people of each state, rather than being chosen by state legislatures. This shift aimed to increase democratic participation and reduce corruption in the selection process, allowing citizens to have a direct say in their representation in the U.S. Senate.