Question

Which of the following statements illustrates the impact of the reform era (1900–1920) on US political parties?

A) Reforms strengthened the ability of political parties to hold officeholders accountable.

B) Reforms limited the power of political parties by reducing the number of government positions they controlled.

C) Reforms led parties to reduce the influence of party bosses by using nominating conventions to choose their candidates.

D) Reforms led political parties to reduce voter requirements, making it easier for people to participate in elections.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Reforms led parties to reduce the influence of party bosses by using nominating conventions to choose their candidates.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Reform Era was a period of American history, from the 1900s to the 1920s, during which the nation's political system underwent a radical change, through which the political corporatism prevailing until then was abandoned, to move to a more democratic and transparent. Until then, and mainly at the local level, political machines dominated the nomination of candidates based on nepotism, favoritism or political favors. After the reform, candidate selection systems were created, or they were massified (as in the case of political conventions), thus taking power away from political machines and democratizing the system for selecting public officials.