Asked by Jessica Redding on Apr 30, 2024
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The 17th amendment to the Constitution mandated
A) women's right to vote.
B) the direct election of senators.
C) the prohibition of liquor.
D) the federal income tax.
17th Amendment
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1913 that established the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote.
Direct Election
A system of choosing political officials where voters directly cast ballots for the person or political party they desire to see in office.
Senators
Members of the Senate, one of the two houses of the legislature in various countries, including the United States, elected to represent states or territories and participate in law-making.
- Analyze how progressive political movements have shaped the political landscape in the U.S., particularly in terms of electoral outcomes and the formulation of policies.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, changed the method of selecting senators from being chosen by state legislatures to being directly elected by the people, thereby increasing democracy in the electoral process.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze how progressive political movements have shaped the political landscape in the U.S., particularly in terms of electoral outcomes and the formulation of policies.