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?

In the election of 1900 Signup and view all the answers

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

It became a more representative democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between liberalism and progressivism?

Progressivism seeks proactive solutions, while liberalism is focused on preserving individual freedoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

That all liberal reforms are progressive reforms Signup and view all the answers

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

The far left in the Democratic party Signup and view all the answers

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

They were provided by party leaders and unions to voters Signup and view all the answers

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

Elections became more free Signup and view all the answers

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

They heavily influenced the way people voted. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between liberal and progressive reforms?

Liberal reforms focused on individual freedoms, while progressive reforms focused on proactive solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the introduction of secret ballots?

It detached the influence of money from voting. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the election of 1900?

Most voters started having the ability to vote in a booth and keep their choices secret. Signup and view all the answers

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

They were used to influence voter behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

That all liberal reforms are progressive reforms. Signup and view all the answers

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

They liberalized the United States into a more representative democracy. Signup and view all the answers

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

They are typically members of the far left in the Democratic party. Signup and view all the answers

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

They diffused the power of wealthy individuals in a democratic system. Signup and view all the answers

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

They heavily influenced the way people voted. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the purpose of introducing secret ballots?

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

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

What is the key distinction between liberalism and progressivism?

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

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

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

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

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

What was the main difference between liberal and progressive reforms?

What was the result of the introduction of secret ballots?

What was the significance of the election of 1900?

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

What is a common misconception about liberal and progressive reforms?

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

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

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

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

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