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The provisions of the 17th Amendment were that the people can now elect their Senators, like they already did with the House of Representatives. Before, the state executive chose the senators, but now the people are more of a true democracy, as they elect both their Representatives, their senators, and influence the decision on presidency
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∙ 9y agoThe 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. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
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Which amendment allows the people the right to elect their senators directly?
the seventeenth amendment yo yo yo. myspace.com/305591943
Which amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people?
The Seventeenth Amendment allowed U.S. Senators to be elected directly by the people.
Which amendment resulted in U.S. senators being elected directly by the voting public the 18th Amendment the 19th Amendment the 17th Amendment the 21st Amendment?
17th amendment.
The 17th Amendment changed the election of Senators from?
The 17th Amendment changed the election of Senators from state legislators. The 17th Amendment elects Senators by popular vote of the constituents.
What amendment provided for the direct election of the us senate?
The 17th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires popular election of U.S. Senators.
What amendment lets people elect senators?
The 17th Amendment calls for citizens of the state to elect their state senators. Before the 17th Amendment, the state governor would appoint the senators.
What amendment allowed direct senator elections?
The 17th amendment
Senators are now elected as a result of which amendment?
The 17th amendment
The direct election of senators was established with the?
amendment to 17th amendment
The 17th amendment provied for the direct popular eletion of who?
The 17th amendment provided for the direct popular election of the U.S senators.
What amendment resualted in senators being elceted directly by the voting public?
Prior to the 17th amendment, senators were appointed by the state governor. Because of the 17th amendment, they are now elected by the citizens of the state.
Which constitutional amendment resylted in a rise in bootleggers and speakeasies?
17th amendment
