What was the main change introduced by the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

It gave the government the power to create an income tax.

It allowed citizens to vote directly for U.S. Senators.

It gave voters the power to remove officials from office.

It established the direct primary for all federal elections.

Progressive reforms such as the initiative, referendum, and recall were created with what common goal?

To increase the power of political parties over the legislative process.

To make it more difficult for new laws to be passed.

To ensure that only wealthy and educated citizens could participate in government.

To give citizens more direct control over their laws and elected officials.

The tax rate is higher for individuals with higher incomes.

Every citizen pays the same flat tax rate regardless of income.

The tax must be paid in installments throughout the year.

Only people who have graduated from college have to pay the tax.

To reduce corruption in state legislatures.

To increase the number of senators from each state.

To allow the President to appoint senators.

To shorten the length of a senator's term in office.