Why did Progressive reformers support this amendment?

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.

—Amendment 17, U.S. Constitution

A. It provided the people the ability to directly vote for U.S. senators.
B. It allowed state legislatures to influence the election of U.S. senators.
C. It gave governors the ability to limit terms of U.S. senators.
D. It granted state governments the power to appoint U.S. senators

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Why did Progressive reformers support this amendment?

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.

—Amendment 17, U.S. Constitution
 






 
A.   It provided the people the ability to directly vote for U.S. senators.  
B.   It allowed state legislatures to influence the election of U.S. senators.  
C.   It gave governors the ability to limit terms of U.S. senators.  
D.   It granted state governments the power to appoint U.S. senators

anonymous · Answer

Give me one second while I research and I'll sort it out for you! @Samanth.Crow96

anonymous · Answer

D.   It granted state governments the power to appoint U.S. senators

anonymous · Answer

I can answer more if you wish

anonymous · Answer

It's A I think, @zapher  why D? Maybe I'm wrong haha oops

anonymous · Answer

The people appoint state legislatures; legislatures appoint senators

anonymous · Answer

@thedinosaur