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Umnica [9.8K]2 years ago

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Answer:

B) State legislatures often failed to elect a senator in a timely fashion

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D) Senators were being chosen by political machines rather than the people.

finlep [7]2 years ago

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Answer: Answer down below, I hope this helps :)

Explanation:

It was intended to end corruption; it also removed one of the state legislatures' checks on federal power. Proponents of the Amendment argued that removing from state legislatures the power to choose U.S. Senators would make state democracy work better, allowing voters to focus on state issues when choosing state officials. The amendment also eliminated all political corruption. The amendment gave senators more power in office.

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