![]() ![]() Geanoulis offers sound reasons why Amendment Seventeen may have caused more problems in government than it solved. State legislators argued for and against the amendment with great passion as documented by the author. ![]() The rule of law was changed during the Progressive Era to put an end to corruption and cut down on political influence, thus giving the people the authority to elect United States senators as we know it today. I was not aware of this, although it may have been mentioned in passing during history class back in the day. The average American may not be aware that up until 1913 Senate appointments were made by state legislatures. He presents a great deal of research to make his points clear. ![]() presents an interesting history lesson while sharing the author’s thoughts on how Amendment Seventeen has affected the governing of the United States. Amendment Seventeen: A Blessing? Or A Curse? by Michael James Geanoulis, Sr. ![]()
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