Scenarios Flashcard

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Which reform would stop the situation where wealthy railroad owners secretly paid state lawmakers to choose one of their business partners as U.S. Senator, ignoring the public's voice? Options: 17th amendment, Initiative, Referendum, Recall

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17th amendment

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What reform could allow the people to propose and vote on a law limiting children's working hours in local factories?

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Initiative

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Which reform would allow voters to remove Mayor Jennings early?

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Recall

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Which reform gives voters the power to reverse a law passed by the legislature?

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Referendum

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Which reform would fix the issue of a state legislature not agreeing on who to send to the U.S. Senate, allowing voters to directly choose their Senator?

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17th amendment

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What reform lets citizens create and vote on their own laws?

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Initiative

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Which reform lets voters remove someone like Representative Dalton from office before their term ends?

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Recall

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What reform lets voters accept or reject laws passed by politicians?

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Referendum

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Which reform gives citizens the power to reject a law passed by their representatives?

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Referendum

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What reform allows citizens to propose and vote on new laws themselves?

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Initiative