What were some of the major reforms of the Progressive Era and what effect did those reforms have on political participation?

What will be an ideal response?


Secret ballot, direct primary, nonpartisan elections; turnout declined because there was less incentive to do the work and more split-ticket voting.

Political Science

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Which of the following theories contends that changes in aggregate demand affect employment?

A. supply-side economic theory B. classical economic theory C. Keynesian economic theory D. trickle-down economic theory

Political Science

Women and minorities are underrepresented in the California judiciary

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Prior to primary elections, parties picked their nominees through ______.

a. party machines b. party conventions c. general elections d. patronage

Political Science

Congress requires the Secretary of the Navy to appear before a congressional committee for a routine report on operational readiness. This is an example of which of the following?

A. fire alarm oversight B. partisan oversight C. police patrol oversight D. parochial oversight

Political Science