Progressive Era Review

A national referendum

an executive order

A supreme Court decision

a constitutional amendment

based on the political party affiliation of the applicant

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations

based on the approval of lawmakers

set aside for business executives of large corporations

Workers secured a greater share of company profits.

The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced.

The federal government could dissolve business monopolies.

Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas locations.

a system of separate schools for new immigrants

the expansion of citizens’ direct participation in the democratic process

a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens

more sources of revenue for state governments

Federal troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions.

Government regulations requiring the inspection of food products were implemented.

Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads.

Laws were enacted that banned private companies from discriminating when hiring.