Why was the seventeenth amendment proposed?

Answer 1

It established direct election of US Senators by the population of their district, as opposed to the original plan under the Constitution in which state legislatures selected senators. The new arrangement prevented deadlocked legislatures, and provided that governors might be authorized to appoint interim senators to represent their state.

Answer 2

Wealthy businessmen were using their power and money to become senators. (A+)

Answer 3

well in the year 1970 it was inored by the of mayor Columbia introduced by the president of the US and that's why its important for everything.

Answer 4

Wealthy businessmen were using their power and money to become senators. A+