From 1789 to 1913, the mode of election for the _________ was indirect: citizens voted for members of their state legislatures, who then selected these individuals.
From 1789 to 1913, the mood of election for the Senate was indirect.
Explanation:
After the establishment of Senate in 1789, the members of the House of Representatives were given the responsibility to elect the members of the Senate.
These were considered as indirect elections as the voters did not get to vote for the Senators directly.
Currently, the Senate functions with hundred members as it has two members from each state elected directly by the citizens of the state.