Progressive Era Democratic and Constitutional Reforms

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key political reforms and constitutional amendments that expanded voter power and reduced the influence of political bosses.

Direct Primary

Lets everyday voters choose political candidates instead of party bosses picking them behind closed doors.

Initiative

Allows citizens to gather signatures to propose a new law directly on the election ballot.

Referendum

Lets voters directly vote to approve or reject a law passed by the government.

Recall

Gives voters the power to vote an elected official out of office before their term ends.

16th Amendment (1913)

Created a federal income tax where richer people pay a higher tax rate.

17th Amendment (1913)

Allowed citizens to vote directly for U.S. senators instead of state politicians choosing them.