Progressive Politics Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    What changes were implemented to make elections more free during a specific period?

    <p>Adoption of secret ballots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?

    <p>By detaching the influence of money from voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to distinguish progressive reform from liberalism, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Progressives utilize central government powers proactively for societal benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major influences affected the way people voted during a certain historical period?

    <p>Wealthy individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups would provide filled-out ballots for voters during elections?

    <p>Political parties and unions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for introducing secret ballots in elections?

    <p>To decrease the influence of money in voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did party members traditionally do with the filled-out ballot provided by their party?

    <p>Put them in the ballot box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of secret ballots contribute to making elections more free?

    <p>By detaching the influence of money from voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the distinction between progressive reform and liberalism mainly focus on?

    <p>Benefiting society using central government powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did secret ballots contribute to liberalizing the United States into a more representative democracy?

    <p>By enhancing voter secrecy and autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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