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Progressive Politicians and amendments

Progressive Politicians and amendments. Chapter 17. State Governors. Robert La Follette – gov. of Wisconsin “Wisconsin Idea” Referendums, initiatives, direct primaries Graduated state income tax Regulation of RRs and utilities Worker compensation laws Hiram Johnson – California

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Progressive Politicians and amendments

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  1. Progressive Politicians and amendments Chapter 17

  2. State Governors • Robert La Follette – gov. of Wisconsin • “Wisconsin Idea” • Referendums, initiatives, direct primaries • Graduated state income tax • Regulation of RRs and utilities • Worker compensation laws • Hiram Johnson – California • Charles Evans Hughes - NY

  3. AUSTRALIAN BALLOT • Given out only at the polls • Vote in secret • Printed at public expense • Lists names of all candidates and their parties

  4. New Progressive Amendments • 16th amendment: fed. gov’t can collect income taxes • 17th amendment: people can elect their own US Senators • Before – state legs. Chose senators • 18th – Prohibition = no alcohol • 19th – women’s suffrage

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