17th Amendment

Direct election of Senators

• 17th

• 16th

• 18th

• 24th

What did the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution change about the election of Senators?

• Direct election by the people

• Appointment by state legislatures

• Election by the House of Representatives

• Selection by the President

In what year was the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution ratified?

• 1913

• 1920

• 1900

• 1896

Which of the following was a primary goal of the 17th Amendment?

• To reduce corruption in the Senate

• To increase the power of the President

• To abolish the Senate

• To create a unicameral legislature

Before the 17th Amendment, who elected the U.S. Senators?

• State legislatures

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

Which political movement was instrumental in the passage of the 17th Amendment?

• Progressive Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

• Labor Movement

• Women's Suffrage Movement

How many states were required to ratify the 17th Amendment for it to become law?

• 36

• 50

• 13

• 25

Which of the following is a direct result of the 17th Amendment?

• Increased public participation in elections

• Decreased number of Senators

• Abolishment of the Senate

• Creation of the Electoral College

What issue did the 17th Amendment aim to address in the U.S. political system?

• Corruption and lack of public influence

• Judicial overreach

• Presidential term limits

• Taxation without representation

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is known for establishing the direct election of Senators?

• 17th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment