Why was the 17th amendment proposed?

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution allowed direct voting of the people to elect their Senators. Prior to that time, the Senators were selected by the state legislature. The Senate was originally designed to represent the states in federal matters of trade and defense. This also kept the power to control the individual states at the state and local level. By allowing the general population to elect members of the Senate, a lot of control and power to influence our daily lives was taken away from the states and given to the Federal Government. This eliminates representation on the behalf of the individual states and makes it much easier for Congress to make changes to our laws without being held accountable by the people. This also makes our government much closer to a true democracy which is in effect, mob rule. There are times the majority makes decisions that are not in the best interest of the country. A good analogy is, 2 wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. In true democracy, there is no voice for the minority.

Yes. I've been an advocate for this for some time now. The Senate was selected by the State's legislatures so the States can have a say in the Federal Government. The House was (and still is) selected by the people to be the voice of the people. Now, there really is not a lot of difference between the House and the Senate. I say repeal the 17th amendment and get the federal government back to what our founding fathers wanted.

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Only because I'm a nice guy, here you go bud. :) 1. Appoint officials to lower offices / receive ambassadors 2. VP can act as the Presiding Officer of the US Senate / Becoming President in the event of their death, incapacitation or resignation of the President. 3. To approve President's appointments such as Justices in the Supreme Court / Acts as judge & jury in impeachments 4. Proposal of new laws & approve laws / decides on taxes and spending 5. Some powers given to the President through the Constitution is that he may send Armed Forces anywhere in the world for 60 days, however must withdraw every soldier unless Congress approves of the military presence- only Congress can officially declare international war(s). 6. Congress can override a President's veto with majority vote. (Congress: Both House of Representatives & Senate) 7. 2/3rd majority vote needed to override a veto (289 I believe) 8. (Cannot Find A Answer) 9. Senate by 2/3rds vote 10. 2/3rds vote I will answer more but I gotta go, but later tonight if you check your Email I might be able mail you some answer?

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Why was the 17th amendment proposed?

Also what were some of the aguments for and against it?

Oh, and how does it affect society today?