Which of the Following Is True About the Way U

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the way U.S. senators are now chosen?

• A) They continue to be chosen by state legislatures today, although many states hold elections that guide the legislatures regarding the people's choice.
• B) Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Seventeenth Amendment.
• C) Senators are now elected but subject to confirmation hearings in the House.
• D) Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Fourteenth Amendment and the gerrymander.

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