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Progressivism
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An early 20th century reform movement seeking to return control of the government to the people, to restore economic opportunities, and to correct the social injustices in American life
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Initiative
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The procedure that allows voters to propose a law directly
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Direct Primary
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Voters, rather that a party convention, choose candidates to run for public office
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Temperance Movement
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a campaign to stop the drinking of alcohol
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Conservation
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The protection, preservation, or restoration of wildlife and of natural reasources such as forests, soil, and water
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Corruption
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Lack of integrity of honesty (especially bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
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Lobbying
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To try to influence an official to take a desired action
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Referendum
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When a proposed law is submitted to a vote of the people
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Recall
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To vote an official out of office
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Muckracker
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A term used for a journalist who exposed corruption in American society
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Suffrage
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The right to vote
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Reform
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To make a change for the better... to improve condition or situations
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Injustice
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Violation of another's rights or of what is right
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Regulation
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A rule of order issued by a government agency and often having the force of law
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