In simple terms, why did Progressive reformers establish direct democracy?
What will be an ideal response?
Reformers aimed to reduce the power of special interests and their lobbyists (i.e., to reduce the actuality and potential for corruption), and wanted to increase the power of individuals as a "check" against an unresponsive legislature or government. (Note: this answer builds on information contained in Chapter 2).
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a. racial segregation b. poll taxes c. grandfather clauses d. black codes
In 1992, President George H.W. Bush sent troops to protect supplies and workers in
a. Haiti. b. Zimbabwe. c. Nigeria. d. Sierra Leone. e. Somalia.
Proponents of a new medievalism insist that the creation of the world state is inevitable
Indicate whether this statement is true or false
Formal commitments between states to cooperate for specific purposes such as mutual defense are known as
A) alliances. B) balancing coalitions. C) cultural exchanges. D) security communities. E) treaty arrangements.