Progressives Endorsed the Initiative and the Referendum Because They

question 16

Multiple Choice

Progressives endorsed the initiative and the referendum because they:

• A)reduced the power of lobbyists.
• B)allowed voters to pass laws without going through potentially corrupt legislative bodies.
• C)ensured that only experts would participate in policy making.
• D)granted special favors to interest groups.

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Definitions:

Food Chain

A food chain describes a series of creatures each dependent on the next as a source of food, illustrating the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another across an ecosystem.

Organism

A living entity made up of one or more cells that is capable of growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli like bacteria, plants, and animals.

Stable Ecosystem

An ecosystem that remains relatively constant in its composition of species and the transfer of energy over time, demonstrating resilience to disturbances.

Balanced Ecosystem

An ecological state where natural systems are in harmony, with stable populations and sustainable interactions among organisms and their environment.