a. proposing the referendum, an approach where legislation could be sent back to the electorate to be approved
b. creating direct primaries to limit the power of mayors and give more power to the city council
c. giving voters the ability to recall officials from office at special elections
d. suggesting a way of giving legislation directly to voters in general elections through the initiative
e. restricting corporations and businesses from trying to influence public officials in state legislation
Answer: b
2. What was one way cities and their governments were reformed?
a. the mayor and city council would be replaced by common citizens chosen by the council
b. the city council would be removed from power and mayor would be left as the sole leader since he would be easier to control than an entire council
c. cities would follow the example of John Thompson, a celebrated mayor of the reputed best-governed American city, Chicago
d. ward leaders and district bosses would be made illegal
e. a professional from elsewhere would be payed to manage the city while using his outside perspective to guide him
Answer: e
3. As a result of the reformers' efforts, all of the following occurred EXCEPT:
a. the influence of party bosses was removed from American politics by 1912
b. interest groups replaced parties and pressured the government to help their interests
c. party influence on politics declined
d. individuals and their interests developed more direct influence in government
e. voter turnout began to gradually decrease
Answer: a
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