Question

How did the 17th Amendment change the way Senators were elected in the United States? Senators used to be chosen by state governors but are now appointed by the President. Senators used to be selected by the House of Representatives but are now selected by the electoral college. Senators used to be voted in directly by citizens through voting but are now appointed by the state legislatures. Senators used to be selected by state legislatures but are now elected directly by the citizens through voting.

Answer 1

The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution changed the way Senators are elected by establishing that Senators are now elected directly by the citizens through voting. Prior to the 17th Amendment, Senators were selected by state legislatures. So, the correct statement is:

"Senators used to be selected by state legislatures but are now elected directly by the citizens through voting."