Reforming Business and Government

Question 1

Which reform measure could voters use to approve an amendment to their state constitution?

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a referendum

Question 2

Which of the following did the Sherman Antitrust Act make illegal in 1890?

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trusts and monopolies

Question 3

The Sherman Antitrust Act was difficult to support in court because its

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definition of monopolies was not clear.

Question 4

Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?

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Court cases cost too much time and money.

Question 5

In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

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votes.

Question 6

How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

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Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes how the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions give power to voters?

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They give voters power over their laws and government officials.

Question 8

Enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act benefited consumers by

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increasing competition in the marketplace.

Question 9

The reforms of the early 1900s were called “progressive” because

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they represented forward thinking about political changes.

Question 10

How does a referendum give people more influence in government?

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It allows people to vote to accept or reject a law.

Reforming Business and Government Answers