Besides Direct Democracy, What Other Major Reforms Did the Progressives

question 29

Essay

Besides direct democracy, what other major reforms did the progressives enact? Briefly describe each one.

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Definitions:

Human Good

Pertains to what is considered beneficial, desirable, or valuable from a moral or welfare perspective, leading to the well-being and flourishing of individuals and communities.

Social Upheaval

A state of significant disturbance, change, or disruption within a society, often due to political, social, or economic factors.

Durkheim's Contribution

Refers to the foundational contributions by Emile Durkheim to sociology, particularly his insights on social cohesion, the division of labor, religion, and his concept of anomie.

Social Basis

The underlying foundation or support for particular societal norms, behaviors, institutions, or structures within a community or society.