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What major influences affected the way people voted during a certain period?
What major influences affected the way people voted during a certain period?
- Wealthy individuals
- Leaders of political parties and unions (correct)
- Media outlets
- Religious organizations
When did secret ballots slowly become the norm in the voting process?
When did secret ballots slowly become the norm in the voting process?
- In the early 1900s (correct)
- In the late 1800s
- In the mid-19th century
- In the early 20th century
What was the main purpose of introducing secret ballots in elections?
What was the main purpose of introducing secret ballots in elections?
- To allow party members to openly share their votes
- To increase the influence of money in voting
- To make voting a public process
- To give voters autonomy from party affiliation (correct)
How did the introduction of secret ballots affect the influence of money in voting?
How did the introduction of secret ballots affect the influence of money in voting?
What changes were implemented to make elections more free during a specific period?
What changes were implemented to make elections more free during a specific period?
How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?
How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?
What is one way to distinguish progressive reform from liberalism, as mentioned in the text?
What is one way to distinguish progressive reform from liberalism, as mentioned in the text?
What major influences affected the way people voted during a certain historical period?
What major influences affected the way people voted during a certain historical period?
Which groups would provide filled-out ballots for voters during elections?
Which groups would provide filled-out ballots for voters during elections?
When did most voters start having the ability to vote in a booth and keep their choices secret?
When did most voters start having the ability to vote in a booth and keep their choices secret?
What was a primary reason for introducing secret ballots in elections?
What was a primary reason for introducing secret ballots in elections?
What did party members traditionally do with the filled-out ballot provided by their party?
What did party members traditionally do with the filled-out ballot provided by their party?
How did the introduction of secret ballots contribute to making elections more free?
How did the introduction of secret ballots contribute to making elections more free?
What did the distinction between progressive reform and liberalism mainly focus on?
What did the distinction between progressive reform and liberalism mainly focus on?
How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?
How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?
