Progressive Era Quiz

What is the economic philosophy that opposes government intervention?

• Laissez-faire

• Progressive

• Muckraker

• Recall

During which period did widespread social activism and political reform occur in the United States?

• Laissez-faire

• Progressive

• Muckraker

• Recall

What is the term for a journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in a society?

• Laissez-faire

• Progressive

• Muckraker

• Recall

What is the right that enables voters to remove unsatisfactory elected officials from office?

• Laissez-faire

• Progressive

• Muckraker

• Recall

What is the act of consciously and efficiently using land and/or its natural resources called?

• Conservation

• Initiative

• Suffrage

• Eugenics

What puts or changes into an improved form or condition?

• Initiative

• Conservation

• Referendum

• Reform

What is the practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature?

• Initiative

• Conservation

• Referendum

• Reform

What is the act of consciously and efficiently using land and/or its natural resources?

• Initiative

• Conservation

• Referendum

• Reform

What is the power reserved to the voters to propose legislation, by petition, that would enact, amend or repeal a City Charter or Code provision?

• Initiative

• Conservation

• Referendum

• Reform

What is the right to vote?

• Suffrage

• Social Gospel

• Civil Responsibility

• Eugenics