Prior to 1913, How Were Senators Chosen

question 72

Multiple Choice

Prior to 1913, how were senators chosen?

• A) They were appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
• B) They were appointed by the state governors.
• C) They were chosen by the state legislatures.
• D) They were chosen by fellow senators.
• E) They were chosen in a nationwide election.

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Definitions:

Nonbonding

Pertaining to electrons in an atom or molecule that are not shared with other atoms and do not participate in bonding.

Π Molecular Orbital

A type of molecular orbital formed by the sideways overlap of atomic orbitals, crucial in understanding the bonding in conjugated systems.

Allyl Cation

A positively charged ion with a structure characterized by a carbon atom connected to three other carbon atoms via a sigma bond and two pi bonds, forming a resonance-stabilized intermediate in organic reactions.

Major Organic Product

The foremost substance generated with the highest efficiency in a chemical process involving organic materials.