Progressives endorsed the initiative and the referendum because they:
a. reduced the power of lobbyists.
b. allowed voters to pass laws without going through potentially corrupt legislative bodies.
c. ensured that only experts would participate in policy making.
d. granted special favors to interest groups.
ANSWER: b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).