February 1, 2018 U.S. History Agenda: DO NOW: DBQ NOTES #35: What political reforms occurred during the Progressive Era? CLASS ASSIGNMENT: “Reform of State Government” NOTES-CHECK #s 31–35 TODAY

What political reforms occurred during the Progressive Era? Notes #35

La Follette of Wisconsin During the Progressive Era, political reforms were created to increase citizen participation in government. President Theodore Roosevelt President Woodrow Wilson Gov. and Sen. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin

The secret ballot was created to keep votes confidential.

2016 Republican primary results The direct primary was created to allow voters in political parties to select candidates to run for office. 2016 Republican primary results

Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003–2011) Recall was created to allow voters to force elected state officials out of office (before new elections occurred). California Governor Gray Davis (1999–2003)  California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003–2011)

Initiative was created to allow voters to ask their state legislatures to consider proposed laws. Colorado Amendment 64 (2012)

California Proposition 8 Referendum was created to allow voters to approve or reject laws passed by their state legislatures. California Proposition 8 election results (2008)

Sen. Charles Schumer of New York; Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; The 17th Amendment was ratified in 1913 to allow voters to directly elect U.S. senators. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York; first elected in 1998 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; first elected in 2010