Question 32 of 128

Who elects U.S. senators?

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  • • Citizens from their state

Why This Matters

Since the 17th Amendment (1913), senators are directly elected by the people of their state. Before that, state legislatures chose senators.

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The people of the state vote for their senators.

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System of Government(American Government)

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