The Progressive Era (Progressive Era Presidents) 2-2

What is one way the Progressive Era reform outlined in this diagram has affected U.S. politics?

• More women have been elected to Congress

• Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking

• Corrupt officials can be removed from office

• Primary election are prohibited in several states

During the Progressive Era, one goal of the state-level political reformers was to...

• prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms

• increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation

• promote the principle of direct democracy

• limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts

Which agency name belongs on the blank line?

• U.S. Geological Survey

• National Park Service

• Bureau of Reclamation

• U.S. Border Patrol

How did Progressive reformers seek to expand voter participation in government?

Identify the roles of governmental entities and private citizens played in managing the environment with the National Park System.

Describe the changing relationship between the federal government and private business.