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Mitch

19 January, 05:43

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.

-Seventeenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution

Which statement best explains how this amendment made the U. S. political

system more democratic?

A. It equalized the power of the Senate and the House of

Representatives

B. It gave each citizen a greater number of representatives in

Congress.

C. It increased senators' level of concern about the interests of ordinary people.

D. It shortened the time that senators could serve in office before

facing reelection.