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US senators are elected by the citizens of their state since the ratification of the 17th amendment in 1913. Before that, they were elected by the legislatures of their states.
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∙ 16y agoThey are selected by popular vote. However, some can be appointed to a partial term if a retirement or death happens.
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∙ 11y agofirst be nominated AND elected by their LOCAL town committees then the State nominating convention then the general election by the people of the state
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The framers entrusted the selection of US senators to?
The framers entrusted the selection of the US senators to the state legislatures. Today they are selected through a formal vote by the citizens within the state.
Which explains how representatives and senators in the US are selected?
They are voted in by citizens of their home states.
How many US senators does Georgia have today?
Every state has two US Senators. 40
How are jurors selected in the US today?
In Ancient greece, they were selected randomly
How were senators originally selected?
They were selected by national legislatures
Who are the senators selected by?
elected by the people
When have Senators been directly elected by the voters?
In the US- since the 17th Amendment went to effect in 1913. Before that, Senators were selected by each state's legislature.
What is the purpose of the 17th amendment?
The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. Prior to this amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. This amendment aimed to increase democracy and eliminate corruption in the selection of Senators.
Under the provision of the original US constitution the most democratically selected body was the?
That is House of Representatives. Senators were originally elected by state legislatures.
What is the total number of independent us senators and us representatives are there?
Currently there are 2 Independent U.S. Senators, No Independents currently in the House. (as of today Jan. 2, 2110) It can always change!
Are there a 100 members in the us senate?
Two senators are selected from each state and there are 50 states.
Are there 100 US senators in the US?
Yes, there are 100 US Senators
