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How was the passage of the 17th Amendment a success for Progressive reformers who tried to reduce political corruption?

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Answer:

The power to elect both house of Congress was now in the hands of people

Explanation:

The whole point of a progressive reformer was to end political corruption and improve the lives of citizens, and now with the citizens having a say on who gets voted the progressive reformers could greatly help the citizens benefit from it

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