Progressive Era Reforms That Promoted the Direct Primary Have Unintentionally

question 20

Multiple Choice

Progressive era reforms that promoted the direct primary have unintentionally made it:

• A) harder to defeat incumbents
• B) easier to raise money
• C) harder for Democratic candidates to get elected
• D) easier for minor parties to do well

---

Definitions:

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of others, promoting good and preventing harm.

Veracity

The adherence to the truth; a fundamental principle in ethics focusing on honesty and accuracy.

Fidelity

The degree of accuracy or faithfulness with which something reproduces a sound, image, or idea, or the loyalty towards commitments or obligations.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government; in personal terms, the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.