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Which of the following was the main “spoil” in the spoils system?

A
money from the federal treasury
B
ownership of railroads
C
contracts from Standard Oil
D
positions in government
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How does a referendum give people more influence in government?

A
It allows people to vote to accept or reject a law.
B
It allows people to remove an official from office.
C
It allows people to change laws or propose new ones.
D
It allows people to impeach an official for wrongdoing.
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The reforms of the early 1900s were called “progressive” because

A
they represented the work of a single person.
B
they represented unpopular, unwanted changes.
C
they represented a return to traditions of the past.
D
they represented forward thinking about political changes.
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Read the excerpt from Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall print and keep for public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its railroad.A benefit of the Interstate Commerce Act to consumers is that

A
the government will help pay for freight transportation by rail.
B
railroads must clearly publish and honor posted schedules and fees.
C
the government will require inspection of all passengers and freight.
D
railroads may no longer transport goods across state lines.
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Political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that

A
were qualified.
B
were anti-union.
C
promised their votes.
D
promised good discounts.

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