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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
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 selected?
They were selected by national legislatures
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
What constitution originally specified that in each state U.S. senators would be elected by who?
legislature of each state
What was the Ottawa Senators old arena called?
The Ottawa Senators originally played their homes games at the Ottawa Civic Centre from 1992-1995. Since 1996, they have been playing at Scotiabank Place.
How do senators differ from their collegues in the House of Representitives?
Senators serve 6 year terms. Representatives serve 2 year terms. Representatives have always been elected by popular to represent the interests of the electorate. Senators were originally appointed to represent the interests of the State
Before they were elected directly senators were chosen by?
Originally, The Constitution, provided that the Senate was chosen by the State Legislature. But, in 1913, the 17th Amendment was adopted, to which it provides that Senators shall be chosen directly by the voters of the States.
