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12 Cards in this Set
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Conservationist
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People who favor the protection of natural resources
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Bull Moose Party
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Nickname of the Progressive Party
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Civil Disobedience
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A non-violent refusal to obey the law in an effort to change it
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Referendum
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A process that allows citizens to approve or reject a law passed by the legislature
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Initiative
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Voters can put bills before the legislature
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Recall
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The procedure that permits voters to remove public officials from office before the next election
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Direct Primary
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An election in which citizens vote to select nominees for upcoming elections
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Social Welfare Program
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Program designed to ensure a basic standard of living for all citizens
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Muckraker
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Journalist who uncovers wrongdoing in politics or business
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Progressive Era
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The era from 1890 to 1920, during which a variety of reforms were enacted at the local, state, and federal level
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Federal Reserve System
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The nation's central banking system, established in 1913
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Injunction
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Court order that prohibits some type of activity
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