STAAR Vocab Flashcard 1

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First law allowing government to regulate businesses, specifically railroads.

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Interstate Commerce Act

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The _____________ granted women the right to vote

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19th Amendment

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People voting directly on legislation is called a

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Referendum

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A journalist exposing social and political corruption is called a

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Muckraker

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If people dislike a public official, they can vote them out by a(n) _________________.

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Recall

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Tammany Hall used illegal power to maintain control in NYC. Example of:

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Political Machine

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Conflict granting the US its first overseas territories.

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Spanish American War

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Sam gathers signatures for a petition to allow candy in school vending machines. This is an example of:

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Initiative

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Frank moved to the U.S. from Germany. The business owner said, 'Sorry, we don’t hire Germans.' Frank experienced:

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Nativism

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Citizens voting on new legislation is called

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Referendum