From 1789 to 1913, the mode of election for the _________ was indirect: citizens voted for members of their state legislatures, who then selected these individuals.

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From 1789 to 1913, U.S. Senators were elected by state legislatures, not by direct vote of the people, as established by the original U.S. Constitution. This changed with the 17th Amendment in 1913, which allowed for direct election of Senators.

From 1789 to 1913, the Mode of Election for the _________