Which amendment resulted in U. S. senators being elected directly by the voting public? A. the 19th Amendment B. the 18th Amendment C. the 17th Amendment D. the 21st Amendment

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Which amendment resulted in U. S. senators being elected directly by the voting public? A. the 19th Amendment B. the 18th Amendment C. the 17th Amendment D. the 21st Amendment

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Amy Bright · Answer 1

The 17th Amendment (C) established the system of direct elections of Senators by the voting public. This changed the system whereby these individuals were previously elected by state legislatures.