Progressive Era Flashcard

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What is the economic philosophy that opposes government intervention? Options: Laissez-faire, Progressive, Muckraker, Recall

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Laissez-faire

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During which period did widespread social activism and political reform occur in the United States? Options: Laissez-faire, Progressive, Muckraker, Recall

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Progressive

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What is the term for a journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in a society?

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Muckraker

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What is the right that enables voters to remove unsatisfactory elected officials from office?

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Recall

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What is the act of consciously and efficiently using land and/or its natural resources called?

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Conservation

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What puts or changes into an improved form or condition? Options: Initiative, Conservation, Referendum, Reform

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Reform

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What is the practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature?

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Referendum

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What is the act of consciously and efficiently using land and/or its natural resources?

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Conservation

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What is the power reserved to the voters to propose legislation, by petition, that would enact, amend or repeal a City Charter or Code provision?

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Initiative

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What is the right to vote? Options: Suffrage, Social Gospel, Civil Responsibility, Eugenics

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Suffrage