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In History / College | 2025-07-05

How did the Seventeenth Amendment change how senators were elected?

A. It allowed people to directly vote for senators.
B. It allowed senators to be elected through state legislatures.

Asked by y6h923ki69

Answer (2)

The Seventeenth Amendment changed how senators were elected by allowing people to directly vote for their senators, instead of having them chosen by state legislatures. This reform was intended to increase democratic representation and reduce corruption. Overall, it aimed to enhance accountability in government. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The Seventeenth Amendment allowed for the direct election of senators by the people, replacing the previous method of selection by state legislatures. This change was aimed at increasing democratic representation and reducing corruption in the electoral process. Thus, the correct answer is A: It allowed people to directly vote for senators.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-14

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