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Reforming Government

Question 2 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

In the early 1900s, the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions were all examples of

Answer
A
progressive reform measures.
B
parts of political machines.
C
laws governing taxes.
D
laws governing big business.

Explanation

The initiative let voters propose laws, the referendum let voters approve or reject laws, and the recall let voters remove elected officials. These reforms gave citizens more direct control over government and were hallmarks of the Progressive Era. Therefore, they were progressive reform measures.

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