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Democracy
progressive era
Question | Answer |
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issue of political machines | 1. Political machines/bosses rigged elections 2. Controlled city decisions 3. Bribed politicians 4. Hired ppl to vote multiple times |
William U’Ren (Oregon lawyer) | 1. Direct Legislation League - promoted democracy 2. Created “Oregon System” - encourage ppl to make new laws and change Oregon constitution |
Robert M. La Follete (wisconsin repub) | 1. founded The National Progressive Republican League 2. Called “Fighting Bob” 3. Spoke against corrupt politicians |
reformers goal | give the public an opportunity to participate directly in the political process, to limit the power of big businesses |
17th amendment | ppl can vote for senators |
Secret ballots | vote in secret without being influenced |
Direct primary | voters decide party candidates |
Initiative | way for people to propose laws directly (State) |
Referendum | way for ppl to approve changes in laws by a vote |
Recall | vote to remove a public official from office |
what happened to vote turnout | declined, ppl weren't being bribed to vote |
Was democratic reform effecitve? | 1. yes 2. ended political bosses 3. more ppl educated 4. state/national changes |