Which amendment, ratified in 1913, created the direct election of U.S. senators?
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Correct answer: The Seventeenth Amendment
The Seventeenth Amendment changed the election of senators from selection by state legislatures to direct election by voters. This reform reflected Progressive concerns about corruption and democratic accountability.
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