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Laissez Faire- let it be / hands off An economic policy that advocates no government interference in business
Began in the 1870s Called for the reform of unfair business practices Aimed to get rid of government corruption and inefficiency through civil service reform
Progressivism/Progressives
A broadly-based nationwide reform movement which sought basic social, economic, and governmental reforms
Progressivism/Progressives
Certain issues also brought in the upper class working class all political parties
Progressivism/Progressives
Platform included
Government regulation of big business/railroads Womens right to vote Establishment of child labor laws Regulation of the public utilities Greater democratic practices among the American people
The Muckrakers
Named by Theodore Roosevelt Journalists who began investigating and writing about the corruption, business abuses, and human misery in the nations cities
City Planning
Zoning Laws Restricted the kinds of buildings and businesses that could be developed in a given place
City Planning
Housing Laws Required landlords to build safe buildings with fire escapes and a window in each room for light and air
City Governments
Commission Plan Voters elect a board of commissioners who act as a city council
City Governments
Voters elect a city council who appoint a city manager (no political ties) and the manager directs the city departments
Progressives in Wisconsin
Robert M. La Follette
First and most radical reformer of state politics Led an alliance of former Wisconsin farmers, laborers, and immigrants Elected governor of Wisconsin in 1900 Slogan was to give the government back to the people
Utilities are companies that provide electricity, water, gas, etc. Regulatory commissions were established that would oversee price gouging and other illegal activities of the utility companies
Reformed civil service so that appointments were based on ability, not spoils system Prohibited business contributions to political parties State legislature set up public commissions to watch over the utilities and the powerful railroads
Direct Democracy
Secret ballots
Reduced fraud and violence at voting places Gave voters in each state the power to start a bill with a simple petition Allowed a direct vote on a bill or law already passed by the legislature Gave voters the power to remove an elected official from office at any time
Initiative
Referendum
Recall