Why has the power of the federal government grown since the writing of the Constitution?

Societal developments have prompted government action

This scene depicted is a result of what congressional action?

An amendment that expanded democracy to more citizens

Jacob Riis and Upton Sinclair impacted American society by...

using popular media to inspire progressive reforms

Which characteristic of the Industrial Revolution caused labor unions to become popular?

Working conditions in factories

Why did Civil Rights leaders oppose poll taxes?

The tax used economic grounds to exclude voters

How does the artist believe industry has affected politics in the United States?

Threatening the independence of the legislative branch

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Why has the power of the federal government grown since the writing of the Constitution?
Congress has removed power from other branches
Societal developments have prompted government action
Politicians in local elections have required federal help
The Supreme Court has added power to executive directives
2
Teddy Roosevelt's process of encouraging competition in business was called
Sherman Antitrust Act
Direct Primaries
Trustbusting
Commerce Act
3
This scene depicted is a result of what congressional action?
Limited suffrage to African American workers
An amendment that expanded democracy to more citizens
Passage of a law limiting male suffrage
Ratification of an amendment outlawing child labor
4
Which long awaited goal of the women's rights movement was achieved during Progressivism?
Equal Pay
Suffrage
Equal education
Owning Property
5
Jacob Riis and Upton Sinclair impacted American society by...
Writing laws to solve society's problems
creating corruption in city politics
pushing for laissez-faire economic policies
using popular media to inspire progressive reforms
6
Which characteristic of the Industrial Revolution caused labor unions to become popular?
Competition from immigrant workers
Political machines
Working conditions in factories
Mass Production techniques
7
Which of the following best expresses the message of this cartoon?
Both Roosevelt and Taft were weak presidents
Taft was taking over a poorly managed White House
Both Roosevelt and Taft tried to end Progressive reforms
Taft was Roosevelt's puppet
8
The group of journalists that exposed the corruption of the Gilded Age were called
Referendums
Yellow Journalists
Muckrakers
Progressives
9
Why did Civil Rights leaders oppose poll taxes?
The tax used economic grounds to exclude voters
They raised funds for political candidates
The tax offset reductions in property taxes
The tax used political participation to raise funds
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How does the artist believe industry has affected politics in the United States?
Expanding the power of political machines
jeopardizing the legitimacy of the executive branch
Threatening the independence of the legislative branch
Forcing politicians to make economic contributions

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