Question

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1. During the Progressive Era, what principle of government was established?

A) That government is best that governs least.
B) The federal government should leave most matters of business regulation to the states.
C) The government is responsible for the general welfare of the nation.
D) Representative democracy should make way for direct democracy.

2. Read the following excerpts from the Constitution and 17th Amendment.
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EXCERPTS :: The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state chosen by the legislature thereof; for six years; and each senator shall have one vote.
- United States Constitution (1787)
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state, elected by the people thereof; for six; and each senator shall have one vote.
- 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution (1913)

QUESTION BELOW.
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QUESTION : How did the 17th amendment make the selection of the United States senators more democratic?

A) The election of senators are now written as an Amendment.
B) Each state now has two senators in the 17th amendment.
C) Senator are now elected to a term of six years.
D) It placed the election of senators in the directly in the hands of the people, rather than in than with the state legislature.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.     D) Representative democracy should make way for direct democracy.

2.    B) Each state now has two senators in the 17th amendment.

Explanation: