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Organization of Congress

Question 6 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Before 1913 and the passage of the 17th Amendment, Senators were elected by state legislatures. Who has the power to elect Senators today?

Answer
A
voters
B
Congress
C
the president
D
the Senate

Explanation

The 17th Amendment changed the process so that each state’s voters directly elect its U.S. senators. Therefore, voters have the power to elect Senators today; Congress, the president, and the Senate do not choose them.

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