Stylistically, Merlot can be light, easy drinking, and fruit-driven or more complex, with big, bold tannins, dark fruits and dark spices. Site and viticultural practices play a large role in determining the flavors in the glass, as does winemaking technique.
Full text of the Constitution and Amendments. The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states. The amendment supersedes Article I, Â§3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures. It also alters the procedure for filling vacancies in the Senate, allowing for state legislatures to permit their governors to make temporary appointments until a special election can be held.
The 17th Amendment was proposed in May 13th, 1912, with Connecticut being the last State needed to complete the ratification process for Constitutional Amendments on April 8th, 1913.From that date forward, all United States Senators would be appointed through a direct election by popular vote.The 17th Amendment proposes that the Senate will be composed of two Senators from each State. Each Senator is to hold the position for six years.rom that date forward, all United States Senators would be appointed through a direct election by popular vote. The 17th Amendment proposes that the Senate will be composed of two Senators from each State. Each Senator is to hold the position for six years.