Question

How did progressive reforms make U.S. voting procedures more democratic?

Answer 1

Progressives sought to break the power of political bosses by reforming the election process. They used direct primary to take the power of choosing candidates away from political machines. Then they pushed for the 17th Amendment to give voters the power to elect their senators directly. Finally, progressives urged states to adopt initiative, referendum, and recall.

Answer 2

Progressives sought to break the power of political bosses by reforming the election process. They used direct primary to take the power of choosing candidates away from political machines. Then they pushed for the 17th amendment to give voters the power to elect their senators directly. Finally, progressives urged states to adopt initiative, referendum, and recall.