Which of the following is true about the way U.S. senators are now chosen?
a. They continue to be chosen by state legislatures today, although many states hold elections that guide the legislatures regarding the people’s choice.
b. Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Seventeenth Amendment.
c. Senators are now elected but subject to confirmation hearings in the House.
d. Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Fourteenth Amendment and the gerrymander.
b. Since 1913, senators have been elected by the people because of the Seventeenth Amendment.
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a. curiae b. test c. grassroots d. jurisdictional
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a. Gomilion v. Lightfoot (1960) b. United States v. Reese (1876) c. Ex parte Yarbrough (1884) d. None of the above is true.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. dual constitutionalism b. federalism c. direct democracy d. balanced budgets