During the Progressive era of the early 1900s, the direct primary ...

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During the Progressive era of the early 1900s, the direct primary was created and implemented. What was the purpose of this direct primary?
 
  a. It bypassed the voters and placed the election of candidates in the hands of the governor.
  b. It cut out the campaign phase and proceeded directly to the voting phase.
  c. It gave voters the opportunity to cast a ballot for delegates, who would in turn be sent to a national convention for the purpose of choosing a presidential nominee.
  d. It eliminated the power of the political parties.
  e. It eliminated the voter registration process so voters had less chance of losing their right to vote.

Question 2

During Andrew Jacksons administration he believed that the franchise should not just apply to the propertied class and as a result he greatly expanded suffrage to
 
  a. black men.
  b. women.
  c. white men.
  d. immigrants.
  e. adults over 21.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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