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What amendment gives voters rather than state legislators the right to elect senators?
It is stipulated in the body of the Constitution, Article I, Sec. 3, clause 1; it is not an Amendment. Originally, it was the State Legislatures that chose Senators, now it is the people of the State, by direct vote.
Who are the separatists in Star Wars?
Senators that chose to leave the Republic
What group of Americans demanded that senators be chose by a direct vote?
the Progressives
State legislatures originally elected what members of Congress?
Under the Constitution, state legislatures chose the US Senators for their state. Until the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913, state legislatures were the bodies who determined how senators were chosen. Some states and territories had already enacted popular election prior to the amendment's passage.
When did the second Washington Senators franchise begin?
originally in 1891
Were senators originally appointed?
Yes, U.S. senators were originally appointed by state legislatures. This method was established by the Constitution in 1789, allowing state governments to select their senators to represent their interests at the federal level. However, this system was changed with the ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913, which mandated the direct election of senators by the people.
What is the power to select senators from each state?
Originally the Constitution get each state Legislatures the power to select the senators from each state.
How were senators originally chosen?
"Each state has two senators, regardless of the size of its population. Originally, senators were chosen by state legislatures. In 1913 the 17th amendment provided that senators would be directly elected by the people." found on 12/4/07 at http://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm
How were senators originally selected?
They were selected by national legislatures
How were Senators Originally chosen. Which amendment changed?
Originally, U.S. Senators were chosen by state legislatures, as outlined in Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution. This practice was changed by the 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, which established the direct election of Senators by popular vote. This amendment aimed to reduce corruption and increase democratic participation in the election process.
How were senators originally chosen which amendment changed that?
Originally, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislatures, as outlined in Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution. This method was changed by the 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, which established the direct election of senators by the people of each state. This amendment aimed to increase democratic participation and reduce corruption in the selection process.
What constitution originally specified that in each state U.S. senators would be elected by who?
legislature of each state
