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Progressives and Economic Reforms Quiz

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Which President's term saw the establishment of the 'fourth branch' of government?

Woodrow Wilson (correct)

William Howard Taft

Theodore Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt

What model of economic governance did the progressives borrow from?

Scientific management (correct)

Anarchism

Laissez-faire capitalism

Socialism

What did the new Federal Reserve regulate?

Money, credit, and banking (correct)

Education policy

International diplomacy

Agricultural production

Which of the following was NOT a role of the US government's 'fourth branch' established by Woodrow Wilson's administration?

Creation of a national sports league Signup and view all the answers

Besides workmen's compensation and child labor ban, what other labor legislation was mandated by the state and federal governments?

Inspection of factories and fixed minimum wages and maximum hours Signup and view all the answers

What was the main argument of the economic progressives regarding economic progress?

It required a powerful administrative state guided by expert social scientists Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the new Federal Trade Commission in the economic landscape of the US?

It supervised domestic industry to ensure fair competition Signup and view all the answers

What role did the 'fourth branch' of government, established by Woodrow Wilson's administration, play in economic governance?

It regulated various aspects of the economy such as taxation, industry, and trade Signup and view all the answers

How did the US government's involvement change regarding labor legislation during Woodrow Wilson's administration?

It introduced a wide range of labor legislation including workmen's compensation and minimum wages Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the new Tariff Commission in regulating international trade?

To supervise and regulate international trade activities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key criticisms of the progressives' approach to reform based on the text?

They failed to acknowledge that experts could have their own interests and biases Signup and view all the answers

Why did the progressives believe their expertise was necessary for guiding the public good?

Owing to their strong belief in the righteousness of their mission to redeem America Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the progressives' approach contributed to their failure to foresee unintended consequences?

Their extravagant faith in science and the state Signup and view all the answers