Which of the following was the main "spoil" in the spoils system?
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Positions in government
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Political machines were criticized because they
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Placed unqualified people in public office
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The reforms of the early 1900s were called "progressive" because
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They represented forward thinking about political changes
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How does a referendum give people more influence in the government?
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It allows people to vote to accept or reject a law
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Read the excerpt from Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887.
Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall print and keep for public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its railroad.
A benefit of the Interstate Commerce Act to consumers is that
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Railroads must clearly publish and honor posted schedules and fees.
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Which reform measure could voters use to approve an amendment to their state constitution?
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A referendum
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Political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that
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Promised their votes
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What was a cost associated with enforcing the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
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establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission
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Why were political machines difficult to break up?
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They created a cycle of favors for votes.
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Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?
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Court cases cost too much time and money
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