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The Progressive Movement: Political Issues. Imperfect Democracy. Progressive Era political reforms came about in order to bring America closer to the ideal vision of democracy De jure = by law; Constitution made USA a democracy.
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Imperfect Democracy • Progressive Era political reforms came about in order to bring America closer to the ideal vision of democracy • De jure= by law; Constitution made USA a democracy. • De facto = in fact; In practice, USA was falling short of democratic ideas of equality for all, etc.
Solutions • policies were enacted to encourage more participation of citizens – in order to have more say in their government’s activities • Initiative: citizens can initiate legislation at the grass roots level • Referendum: statewide public vote on a proposed legislation that originated through the initiative of the public • Recall: state voters can “recall” an elected official based on a collective feeling of “no confidence” • Direct Primaries: major political parties allow party members to actively participate in the process bywhich candidates are selected to run for offices
Progressive Era Amendments • # 16 – Income Tax • # 17 – Direct Election of U.S. Senators • # 18 – Prohibition of Alcohol • # 19 – Women’s Right to Vote
