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In what way were the new forms of city government established during the Progressive Era different from those that preceded them?

A
They were better able to bring about positive change.
B
They required all officials to be voted into office.
C
They had less ability to affect positive change.
D
They required all officials to be hired into office.
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Which of Robert La Follette’s proposals are still in place today?

A
direct primaries and income tax
B
the spoils system and political machines
C
the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments
D
support of monopolies and trusts
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How does a referendum give people more of a say in government?

A
A referendum allows people to vote to accept or reject a law.
B
A referendum allows people to remove an official from office.
C
A referendum allows people to change laws or propose new ones.
D
A referendum allows people to impeach an official for wrongdoing.
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Read the scenario.In the small town of Meadowville, community members are concerned about the legality of their new 7 p.m. curfew which the mayor has just signed due to safety concerns. Which form of direct democracy can the community take to address the curfew law?

A
Community members should call their state representative regarding the curfew.
B
Citizens can form an initiative for streetlights to improve town safety.
C
The town should hold a recall election to remove the mayor from office.
D
They should sign a petition for a referendum to overturn the law.
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In the early 1900s, the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions were all examples of

A
progressive reform measures.
B
parts of political machines.
C
laws governing taxes.
D
laws governing big business.
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Prior to the Seventeenth Amendment, who chose the members of the US Senate?

A
governors
B
direct primaries
C
state legislatures
D
members of Congress
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Prior to the Seventeenth Amendment, how did some senatorial candidates attempt to get elected into office?

A
by asking for an appointment
B
by rigging exams
C
by buying votes
D
by holding primaries
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What impact did the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment have on American citizens?

A
It gave citizens the right to elect their members of the US Senate.
B
It gave citizens the opportunity to remove an official from office.
C
It gave citizens the power to reject laws they deemed unfair.
D
It gave citizens the power to propose or change laws.
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Robert La Follette’s set of state reforms known as the Wisconsin Idea favored

A
political machines.
B
expanded democracy.
C
big business.
D
limited voter participation.
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In which scenario is direct democracy most commonly used?

A
deciding on a new national flag design
B
electing the president of the United States
C
voting for federally protected land and resources
D
making decisions on state and local matters through referendums

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