Progressive Politics and Reform

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What was the effect of wealthy individuals in a democratic system before reforms?

  • They had significant influence on voting outcomes (correct)
  • They were required to disclose their political affiliations
  • They had limited influence on voting outcomes
  • They were banned from participating in the electoral process

What was the role of party leaders and unions during this period?

  • They heavily influenced the way people voted (correct)
  • They were prohibited from participating in the electoral process
  • They provided guidance to voters on how to vote
  • They encouraged voters to make independent decisions

What was the purpose of introducing secret ballots?

  • To reduce the influence of wealthy individuals
  • To make voting more complicated
  • To give voters autonomy from their party affiliation (correct)
  • To increase the influence of party leaders

When did most voters start having the ability to vote in a booth and keep their choices secret?

<p>In the election of 1900 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of these reforms on the United States?

<p>It became a more representative democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between liberalism and progressivism?

<p>Progressivism seeks proactive solutions, while liberalism is focused on preserving individual freedoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

<p>That all liberal reforms are progressive reforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical affiliation of progressives in the 21st century?

<p>The far left in the Democratic party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of filled-out ballots in the electoral process?

<p>They were provided by party leaders and unions to voters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of detaching the influence of money from voting?

<p>Elections became more free (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of leaders of political parties and unions during this period?

<p>They heavily influenced the way people voted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between liberal and progressive reforms?

<p>Liberal reforms focused on individual freedoms, while progressive reforms focused on proactive solutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the introduction of secret ballots?

<p>It detached the influence of money from voting. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the election of 1900?

<p>Most voters started having the ability to vote in a booth and keep their choices secret. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of filled-out ballots in the electoral process?

<p>They were used to influence voter behavior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

<p>That all liberal reforms are progressive reforms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of liberal reforms on the United States?

<p>They liberalized the United States into a more representative democracy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical affiliation of progressives in the 21st century?

<p>They are typically members of the far left in the Democratic party. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary influence of wealthy individuals in a democratic system before reforms?

<p>They diffused the power of wealthy individuals in a democratic system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of party leaders and unions during this period?

<p>They heavily influenced the way people voted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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