The Election Process In America - The 17th and 19th Amendments

The video discusses the evolution of the U.S. Senate election process, highlighting the 17th Amendment's role in establishing direct elections to combat corruption. It also covers the women's suffrage movement, emphasizing the efforts of leaders like Susan B. Anthony and the eventual success with the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote nationwide.

What was the primary change introduced by the 17th Amendment in 1913?

• Creation of a new legislative body

• Introduction of term limits for senators

• Abolition of the Senate

• Direct election of U.S. senators by the people

What does federalism ensure in the context of U.S. governance?

• Unlimited powers for the national government

• Centralization of power in political elites

• Dominance of the national government over states

• Autonomy and authority of individual states

What was the main issue at the heart of the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th century?

• Right to education

• Right to own property

• Right to vote

• Right to equal pay

In the case of Minor vs. Happersett, what did the court rule regarding voting rights?

• Voting rights were determined by the national government

• Voting rights were determined by individual states

• Voting rights were universal and not subject to state laws

• Women had the right to vote under the 14th Amendment

Which prominent suffrage leader was also involved in the abolition movement?

• Lucy Stone

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Susan B. Anthony

• Carrie Chapman Catt

What was the outcome of the 19th Amendment's passage in 1920?

• Women gained the right to vote in all states

• It was supported by all Southern states

• Only Northern states allowed women to vote

• The amendment was rejected by Congress

Who founded the League of Women Voters?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Lucy Stone

• Carrie Chapman Catt