Question

Becoming law in 1913, which amendment superseded a portion of Article 1 of the US Constitution, with the following language: "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote"?

A) 16th Amendment
B) 17th Amendment
C) 18th Amendment
D) 19th Amendment

Answer 1

The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution, which became law in 1913, superseded a portion of Article 1 that specified senators would be chosen by state legislatures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is 17th Amendment. The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution, which became law in 1913, superseded a portion of Article 1 that specified senators would be chosen by state legislatures. This amendment introduced direct election of senators by the people of each state.