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it was originally ratified by congress, but it was proposed by James Madison in1789 and finally ratified in 1992. more then 202 yrs later
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What became illegal when this amendment was ratified in 1913 under the 17th amendment?
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Who was president while the seventeenth amendment was ratified?
Woodrow Wilson was the President when the 17th amendment was ratified on April 8, 1913.
What amendment lets people elect senators?
The 17th Amendment calls for citizens of the state to elect their state senators. Before the 17th Amendment, the state governor would appoint the senators.
Who electex senators before the 17 amendment was ratified?
Before the passage of the 17th Amendment, U.S. senators were elected by members of the individual state legislatures.
Where did the equal rights amendment fail?
The amendment had to be ratified by 38 states. It was ratified by 35. Three more states need to ratify before it can become the 28th amendment to the Constitution.
Which amendment changed the manner of selecting senators from the state legislatures to vote of the people?
The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, changed the method of electing US senators.The Seventeenth Amendment
On may 9th 1913 the 17th amendment to the constitution was ratified What changes did it bring?
george washington was the person to ratify
Which amendment turned the election of US Senators over to direct popular vote?
That was the 17th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, ratified 8 April 1913.
When was the 14th Amendment ratified?
The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868.
What is the purpose of the 17th amendment?
The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. Prior to this amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. This amendment aimed to increase democracy and eliminate corruption in the selection of Senators.
What does the story of the amendments look like?
The first amendment was ratified in 1791.It introduced the Freedom of religion,Freedom of speech,Freedom of the press,rights of assembly,and rights and petition.The second amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about the right to bear arms.The third amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about the housing of soldiers.The fourth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about search and arrest warrants.The fifth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about rights in criminal cases.The sixth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about rights to fair trial.The seventh amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about rights in civil cases.The eighth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about bails,fines,and punishments.The ninth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about rights retained by the people.The tenth amendment was ratified in 1791.It talked about powers retained by the states and the people.The eleventh amendment was ratified in 1795.It talked about lawsuits against states.The 12th amendment was ratified in 1804.It talked about the election of the president and the vice president.The 13th amendment was ratified in 1865.It ended slavery in the United States.The 14th amendment was ratified in 1868.It gave rights to black people who were once slaves.The 15th amendment was ratified in 1870.It gave black people the right to vote.The 16th amendment was ratified in 1913.It talked about income taxes.The 17th amendment was ratified in 1913.It talked about the direct election of senators.The 18th amendment was ratified in 1919.It talked about prohibition of liquor.The 19th amendment was ratified in 1920.It gave women the right to vote.The 20th amendment was ratified in 1933.It talked about terms of the president and congress.The 21st amendment was ratified in 1933.It talked about the repeal of prohibition.The 22nd amendment was ratified in 1951.It talked about the limitation of presidents to two terms.The 23rd amendment was ratified in 1961.It gave people in Washington D.C. the right to vote.The 24th amendment was ratified in 1964.It talked about poll taxes.The 25th amendment was ratified in 1967.It talked about the presidential disability and succession.The 26th amendment was ratified in 1971.It gave 18 year old people the right to vote.The 27th amendment was ratified in 1992.It talked about congressional salaries.The Constitution was signed in 1788.It created the three branches of the federal government of the United States.The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.It made the United States a country.
Which amendment changed the manner of selecting senators from the state legislatures to a vote of the people?
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