Question

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)ResponsesElected by the Electoral CollegeElected by the Electoral CollegeElected by state legislaturesElected by state legislaturesElected by the citizensElected by the citizensChosen by the President

Answer 1

The correct response is: Elected by the citizens.

The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters of each state, replacing the previous system where Senators were chosen by state legislatures.