What principle of the Constitution is expressed in the 17th Amendment?

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Wesley Fischer

10 October, 15:44

What principle of the Constitution is expressed in the 17th Amendment?

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Nyla Pierce · Answer 1

It is the principle of popular, direct election of congressional members. The US Constitution said in the beginning that two Senators will be elected in each state by the state legislature. But since 1913, when the 17th Amendment came into force, two senators are elected by the vote of the people in each state for six years.