15. The 17th Amendment established the direct election of U. S. senators.

Before this amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures who

were influenced by party leaders and other wealthy powerful people.

Select the boxes to identify whether each group supported or opposed

the ratification of the 17th Amendment *

How does the supremacy clause of the u.s. constitution affect the states? o a. it requires each state to establish a supreme court. b. it declares that the federal government can take away state powers if necessary. o c. it allows state governments to overthrow the federal government if necessary. o d. it ensures that the u.s. constitution overrules each state constitution