On the recordApril 5, 2022
The Constitution says that the Members be chosen by the people. It doesn't say that they will be chosen by their predecessors.
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congress.govThe Constitution says that the Members be chosen by the people. It doesn't say that they will be chosen by their predecessors.
Emphasizing the importance of direct election of representatives by the people.
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