The 17th Amendment to the #Constitution mandates the direct popular election of U.S. senators. Before the amendment was ratified in 1913, senators were chosen by state legislatures. The people became dissatisfied with this in the early 20th century, seeing the Senate as being more prone to corruption because it was not directly elected by the people. | Center for Civic Education
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The 17th Amendment to the #Constitution mandates the direct popular election of U.S. senators. Before the amendment was ratified in 1913, senators were chosen by
Center for Civic Education. . The 17th Amendment to the #Constitution mandates the direct popular election of U.S. senators. Before the amendment was ratified in 1913, senators were chosen by state legislatures. The people became dissatisfied with this in the early 20th century, seeing the Senate as being more prone to corruption because it was ...
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