None of the statements are true. U.S. Senators are elected by the people in their state, and there are no formal requirements for prior government service or military experience. While the initial Senate was appointed by the state legislatures, this changed with the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1913, which established the direct election of Senators by popular vote.

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U. S. Senators

Question 37

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U. S. Senators

A) initially were appointed by George Washington.
B) must have served in government before election to the Senate.
C) must have served in the military.
D) Options A, B, and C are true.
E) None of the above is true.

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