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newbem

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Among the political changes that reformers wished to bring to state government during the early years of the twentieth century was
 
  A)  giving voters the power to enact laws directly.
  B)  simplifying the procedure for voting by giving voters preprinted ballots bearing the name of a specific candidate.
  C)  ensuring the most qualified senators by shifting their election to the state legislatures.
  D)  having candidates for public office be selected by the party leadership rather than through the more cumbersome and time-consuming process of having all party members vote.
  E)  allowing two-term incumbents to move to a third term without an election.

Question 2

Which of the following was not a goal of municipal reformers?
 
  A)  urban beautification.
  B)  better garbage collection.
  C)  privatizing water, gas, and public transportation, for greater efficiency.
  D)  tenement safety regulations.
  E)  decent housing.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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