Reforming Government — Quiz

Question 1

Which reform measure could people use if they wanted to change a law about taxes?

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an initiative

Question 2

In the early 1900s, the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions were all examples of

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progressive reform measures.

Question 3

Prior to the Seventeenth Amendment, who chose the members of the US Senate?

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state legislatures

Question 4

Robert La Follette’s set of state reforms known as the Wisconsin Idea favored

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expanded democracy.

Question 5

How does a referendum give people more of a say in government?

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A referendum allows people to vote to accept or reject a law.

Question 6

According to the Seventeenth Amendment, who could elect senators?

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voters in each state

Question 7

What role did experts such as business leaders, labor leaders, and university professors play in the Wisconsin Idea reforms?

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Experts conducted research to inform politicians about drafting bills.

Question 8

Which of Robert La Follette’s proposals are still in place today?

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direct primaries and income tax

Question 9

Which of these was a Robert La Follette reform that changed the way candidates were chosen in an election?

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the direct primary

Question 10

According to the Seventeenth Amendment, who could elect senators?

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voters in each state

Reforming Government — Quiz Answers