The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures. When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
The 17th Amendment Questions-
1) When was the 17th Amendment ratified? - It was ratified May 31st, 1913.
2) What issues caused the making of the 17th amendment?
-State Legislature had many delays in choosing the senators. Not every state had the same way to choose the senators. Not every state sent 2 senators to Washington D.C. The State Legislature was corrupt.
3) How were Senators chosen before the 17th amendment?
- Senators were chosen by the State Legislature instead of being elected.
4) How does the 17th amendment still apply today?
-It still applies today because we still have Senators and electing is still an easier process than choosing the Senators.
5) Why was the 17th Amendment passed?
-The 17th amendment was passed because many citizens wanted a loose Union.
6) How did the 17th amendment change America?
-It changed America because Senators starting listening to the public more and the public influenced the Senate choices.
7) What happens when there is a vacancy in the Senate?
-A governor appoints a replacement until the next election for a new senator.
8) Why isn't there an election when there is a vacancy in the senate?
-It is not clear why the amendment doesn't include elections for vacancies like elections for choosing the senators.
9) What is a senator?
-A senator is a part of congress. Every state in the U.S. has 2 senators.
10) How long did it take for the amendment to be ratified?
-It took a few years to ratify the amendment.
Cartoon shows the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment.rayg the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment allowing the direct election of U.S. senators portraying the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment allowing the direct election of U.S. senators
Rod Blagojevich was a governor of Chicago. Rod was arrested for trying to sell Barrack Obama's vacant senate seat. Afterward he refused to resign of his position, so the House of Representatives took a vote and he was impeached. Rod had not been doing well with the public for awhile, his approval rating was 13% in a poll taken in 2008. Before being governor Rod was a member in Congress, when he ran for governor he promised to try and fix the dirty politics in Chicago, even though later he just added to it. When Rod was given the authority to appoint a senator for the vacant seat left by Barrack Obama he thought of it has a "gold mine". Rod was found discussing money with many people for the seat. Not only is Rod in deep trouble so are the men willing to buy the seat off of him. This scandal has caused more corruption in the government in Chicago, Illinois. Rod and his attorney plead that he has done nothing wrong, and many people conspired say they were not involved. This article is related to my amendment because my amendment is about the senate seat and how to deal with vacancies and Rod was suppose to appoint someone like said in the amendment but used his power for money which was wrong and he was caught. This problem would have never occurred if it wasn't for the rules in the 17th amendment saying that the governor appoints a senator if there is a vacancy. There are many cases like this involving the 17th amendment and its rules.
Hillary Clinton was asked by President- elect Obama to be Secretary of State. She was a former senator for New York.
New Yorks Gov. David Paterson has the chose to take here seat or he can find some one to take it. He not sure if he will take it or who he will chose.
Senator Roland Burris cleared his way from being seated as senator for Illinois, after being ellected by now impeached govenor after trying to sell Obama's seat. The now impeached govenor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevish, was impeached for sellling or bidding off Obama's seat of Senator. Many of the Senate Officials that Burris lacked the nessessary requirements to become a Senator for having a critizised and tainted govenor. Burris's lawyers took a letter to senate officials affirming the appointment. The Senate Officials "bestowed the designate titile on him".
By: Chris, Monica, and Joseph
The 17th amendment:
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
The 17th Amendment Questions-
1) When was the 17th Amendment ratified?
- It was ratified May 31st, 1913.
2) What issues caused the making of the 17th amendment?
-State Legislature had many delays in choosing the senators. Not every state had the same way to choose the senators. Not every state sent 2 senators to Washington D.C. The State Legislature was corrupt.
3) How were Senators chosen before the 17th amendment?
- Senators were chosen by the State Legislature instead of being elected.
4) How does the 17th amendment still apply today?
-It still applies today because we still have Senators and electing is still an easier process than choosing the Senators.
5) Why was the 17th Amendment passed?
-The 17th amendment was passed because many citizens wanted a loose Union.
6) How did the 17th amendment change America?
-It changed America because Senators starting listening to the public more and the public influenced the Senate choices.
7) What happens when there is a vacancy in the Senate?
-A governor appoints a replacement until the next election for a new senator.
8) Why isn't there an election when there is a vacancy in the senate?
-It is not clear why the amendment doesn't include elections for vacancies like elections for choosing the senators.
9) What is a senator?
-A senator is a part of congress. Every state in the U.S. has 2 senators.
10) How long did it take for the amendment to be ratified?
-It took a few years to ratify the amendment.
Cartoon shows the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment.rayg the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment allowing the direct election of U.S. senators
portraying the time needed to pass the 17th Amendment allowing the direct election of U.S. senators
By: Monica DiDonato
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Rod Blagojevich was a governor of Chicago. Rod was arrested for trying to sell Barrack Obama's vacant senate seat. Afterward he refused to resign of his position, so the House of Representatives took a vote and he was impeached. Rod had not been doing well with the public for awhile, his approval rating was 13% in a poll taken in 2008. Before being governor Rod was a member in Congress, when he ran for governor he promised to try and fix the dirty politics in Chicago, even though later he just added to it. When Rod was given the authority to appoint a senator for the vacant seat left by Barrack Obama he thought of it has a "gold mine". Rod was found discussing money with many people for the seat. Not only is Rod in deep trouble so are the men willing to buy the seat off of him. This scandal has caused more corruption in the government in Chicago, Illinois. Rod and his attorney plead that he has done nothing wrong, and many people conspired say they were not involved. This article is related to my amendment because my amendment is about the senate seat and how to deal with vacancies and Rod was suppose to appoint someone like said in the amendment but used his power for money which was wrong and he was caught. This problem would have never occurred if it wasn't for the rules in the 17th amendment saying that the governor appoints a senator if there is a vacancy. There are many cases like this involving the 17th amendment and its rules.
By: Joseph Gentile
http://rfkjrforpresident.com/2008/11/16/hillarys-senate-seat-might-be-up-for-grabs-after-all/
Hillary Clinton was asked by President- elect Obama to be Secretary of State. She was a former senator for New York.
New Yorks Gov. David Paterson has the chose to take here seat or he can find some one to take it. He not sure if he will take it or who he will chose.
By Christopher Kantor
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/12/burris-cleared-to-take-senate-seat/?hp
Senator Roland Burris cleared his way from being seated as senator for Illinois, after being ellected by now impeached govenor after trying to sell Obama's seat. The now impeached govenor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevish, was impeached for sellling or bidding off Obama's seat of Senator. Many of the Senate Officials that Burris lacked the nessessary requirements to become a Senator for having a critizised and tainted govenor. Burris's lawyers took a letter to senate officials affirming the appointment. The Senate Officials "bestowed the designate titile on him".