Political Reform (jan 1, 1900 – jan 1, 1920)
Description:
GOAL: INCREASE DEMOCRACY- Australian (secret) ballot
- direct primary (voting for candidates)
- recall (removing state officials from office)
- initiative (voters can introduce/change laws)
- referendum (voters can vote to see support
for a law)
17TH AMENDMENT
- voters directly vote for US Senators
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1900
jan 1, 1920
~ 20 years