From 1787 until the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913, Senate members were selected by __________.
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
the state legislatures
C.
the House of Representatives
D.
the President of the United States

Question

From 1787 until the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913, Senate members were selected by __________.  
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
the state legislatures
C.
the House of Representatives
D.
the President of the United States

anonymous · Answer

B. State legislatures

anonymous · Answer

Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. Prior to its passage, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.

B