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Question 32

Who elects U.S. senators?

  1. Citizens from their stateCorrect answer
  2. Members of the House of Representatives
  3. The Electoral College
  4. State governors

Official answer

Citizens from their state

Explanation

Voters in each state directly elect their U.S. senators. Direct election was established nationally by the 17th Amendment, replacing selection by state legislatures.

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