How did the 17th Amendment effect a change that more closely matched the original goals of the Framers?
A. Senators are now elected by, and held accountable to, their State legislatures.
B. Senators are now appointed by, and held accountable to their State representatives.
C. Senators are now appointed by, and held accountable to their State executive branch.
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D. Senators are now elected by, and held accountable to the citizens of their State.