D. 7. Which statement describes the purpose of the 17th Amendment? to lengthen the term of office for senators E Di) to change the way senators are chosen Di) to equalize the voting power of senators E Din) to increase the number of senators for each state E

The correct answer is:<br /><br />b) to change the way senators are chosen<br /><br />The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, changed the method for selecting senators from being chosen by state legislatures to being elected directly by the people. This amendment aimed to make the election process more democratic and reduce corruption by giving voters a direct voice in their representatives.