Question

1. (02.02 mc) which of the following explains how the seventeenth amendment affected congress? (3 points) gave congress the power to collect taxes on income limited the amount of power congress had to make laws took the power from state legislatures in choosing u.s. senators restricted congress from making salary changes for its own members

Explanation:

The Seventeenth Amendment changed the election of U.S. senators from being chosen by state legislatures to being elected by popular vote. So it took the power of choosing senators from state legislatures. Other options: A is about income tax (16th Amendment), B is incorrect about limiting Congress’ law - making, D is about 27th Amendment (salary changes).

Answer:

Took the power from state legislatures in choosing U.S. senators