Flash Cards for Unit 3: Progressive Era

Referendum

• A process that allows citizens to vote directly on legislation.

• A method for electing representatives in a government.

• A system of checks and balances in government.

• A way to propose new laws without legislative approval.

Muckrakers

• Individuals who supported industrial growth and unregulated business.

• Journalists who exposed abuses of industry, corrupt government and unregulated business & demanded reform.

• Politicians who enacted laws to regulate business practices.

• Activists who promoted environmental conservation and sustainability.

Third Party

• A political party that supports the two major parties

• A political party that challenges the two major political parties

• A political party that only focuses on local issues

• A political party that is formed after a major party disbands

Primary (direct)

• A preliminary election where voters in each political party decide their party's candidates.

• A general election where all voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.

• An election held to select a party's nominee for the presidency.

• A special election to fill a vacancy in a legislative body.

Antitrust (Trust Busting)

• Activities by the government designed to break up a trust or monopoly.

• A policy to promote monopolies in the market.

• A strategy to increase corporate mergers.

• A law to regulate international trade.

Progressives

• Reformers who supported big business and opposed political reforms.

• A political party made up of wealthy citizens advocating for less government intervention.

• Reformers that included mostly middle class citizens who felt threatened by the rise of big business; platform included political reforms, better working conditions and women's rights.

• A group of activists focused solely on environmental issues.

Prohibition

• Movement to secure a Constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

• A campaign to promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

• An initiative to regulate the price of alcoholic beverages.

• A law allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in public places.

Initiative

• A process that allows voters to propose legislation or constitutional amendments directly.

• A method for political parties to select their candidates for elections.

• A system that enables voters to remove elected officials from office before the end of their term.

• A strategy used by governments to increase public spending on infrastructure.

Settlement House

• A type of housing for the wealthy in urban areas.

• A social reform attempt to improve the lives of the poor by providing services such as daycare, education, and healthcare resources.

• A government initiative to build affordable housing for low-income families.

• A community center focused solely on recreational activities.

Recall

• A method for voters to propose legislation

• A process allowing voters to remove an elected official from office

• A system for electing officials based on popularity

• A technique for gathering public opinion