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political reforms that were made during the progressive movement

 
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  1. Brielle says:

    During the Progressive Era in the United States (roughly from the 1890s to the 1920s), a wide range of political reforms were enacted at the local, state, and federal levels. These reforms aimed to address various social, economic, and political challenges of the time, including corruption, inequality, and abuses of power. Some key political reforms of the Progressive Era include:

    1. Direct Election of Senators: Prior to the Progressive Era, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislatures rather than by popular vote. The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of senators by the people of each state.

    2. Initiative, Referendum, and Recall: These reforms aimed to increase citizen participation in the political process and hold elected officials accountable. The initiative allows citizens to propose and vote on new laws, the referendum allows citizens to vote on existing laws, and the recall allows citizens to remove elected officials from office before their term is complete.

    3. Primary Elections: Progressive-era reforms introduced the use of primary elections to select party candidates for general elections. This allowed voters, rather than party bosses, to have a direct say in candidate selection.

    4. Civil Service Reform: The Civil Service Act of 1883, also known as the Pendleton Act, established the merit-based civil service system in the United States. This law replaced the spoils system, which awarded government jobs based on political patronage, with a system based on qualifications and competency.

    5. Antitrust Legislation: Progressive-era presidents, such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, enforced antitrust laws to regulate monopolistic practices and promote competition in the economy. Major antitrust laws passed during this time include the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914).

    6. Women’s Suffrage: The Progressive Era saw significant advancements in the women’s suffrage movement. The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote nationwide.

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