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because then the state legislatures have less power. this is because the people now had a voice to say what laws they wanted in or out
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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.
Originally the United states senators were chosen by whom?
They were chosen by the legislature of their home state. In 1913, the 17th Amendment changed this to direct election by the voters in a state (which at the time was already done through various means in 26 states).
What are some examples of sectionalism?
The Nullification Crisis.
Who defines congressional districts?
The process of establishing Congressional districts varies state to state. Some states have their legislatures draw the districts, while others have independent nonpartisan commissions instead.
Was it important that most delegates had served in state legislatures?
cause the delegates gotta have some experience to decide what will happen in dis nation, bro
When do the US state legislatures meet?
The state legislature meet in the state capitol building in most states. Some states have sessions every two years while some have them every year.
Who is in control of curriculum?
The Department of Education in each state. The Department o Education at the National level also has some control. The national and state legislatures can control funding and enact education laws.
How are states presidential electors chosen?
In truth, the state legislatures have plenary (ultimate) power to appoint the Presidential Electors for the state. In practice, all legislatures delegate the power to select Electors pledged to support various candidates to a ballot referendum in some form or fashion. Most states allow for a winner-take-all, first-past-the-post method of election. However, in the event that the popular election of Presidential Electors is disputed or litigated, all state legislatures reserve the power to appoint their Electors.
Has any US State outlawed gerrymandering?
No. Some have just found more effective ways to limit its application (such as judicial setting of the borders between districts as opposed to the state legislatures setting the borders between districts).
Why do some people prefer ratifying rather than state legislatures for the ratification of amendments?
Convention delegates better represent the people's will.convention delegates better represent the peoples will
Why do some people ratifying conventions rather than state legislatures for the ratification of amendments?
Convention delegates better represent the people's will.convention delegates better represent the peoples will
What are the different positions and roles of state and federal politicians concerning same-sex marriage?
The state legislatures, together with the governors of the states, create laws setting forth who may marry in the state and which marriages are legally recognized in the state. The federal legislature, together with the President, create laws setting forth which marriages the federal government will recognize. The legislatures may choose to amend the state or federal constitution to guarantee marriage equality or ban same-sex marriage. Sometimes that process involves a direct vote by the electorate as well. Many state legislatures have banned same-sex marriage, some by statute, some constitutionality and some both ways. Several state legislatures have voted to legalize same-sex marriage. In 1996, the US Congress voted to ban federal recognition of same-sex marriage and Bill Clinton signed the bill into law. There has been no change to that law since, although the US Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutionality of part of it and a decision is expected by June 30, 2013.
