Senator Robert La Follette
III. City and State Government Reform
A. City government system changed to prevent boss or "machine" rule
1. City commissions replaced mayors and city councils in some areas
2. City managers (nonpolitical professional managers) were hired to run small cities
B. State level reform efforts championed by Robert La Follette of Wisconsin
1. Direct primary to give voters control over candidates
2. Competitive civil service and restrictions on lobbying
3. Many states passed workmen's compensation laws
4. Election reforms to bring direct democracy to voters
a) Initiative--allowed 5% of voters to "initiate" laws in state legislatures
b) Referendum--in some states voters could then pass initiatives into laws
c) Recall--by petition voters could force an official to stand for re-election at any time
1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Rebecca K.
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Teddy Roosevelt & the Square Deal
1. Theodore Roosevelt was he was the 26th president and the leader of the Republican Party and the Progressive Party.
2. The Square Deal was created by T.R. to help the middle class people, during the Coal Mine strike when coal mine owners refused to deal with the unions he threatened to bring troops to keep the coal mines open. This also added departments of labor and commerce to the cabinet.
3. One of the effects of the Square Deal was the Northern Security Cases this was when TR used the Sherman Antitrust Ace to arrack a railroad monopoly, and the supreme court ordered the company to dissolve.
Kevin M
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City and State Government Reform
1) LaFollette was a Republican who was into reforms and tried to get rid of party bosses. He turned the state of Wisconsin into the model of Progressive Reform.
2) There was a need for direct election of senators because the people wanted to more directly pick and choose laws and legislation that they wanted to be passed.
3) Initiative- Allowed a small percentage of voters to start legislature within their state.
Referendum- Certain states allowed voters to turn initiatives into laws.
Recall- Voters could petition for someone to be re elected at any point in a term.
Rebecca K.
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City and State Government Reform
1. Robert La Follette was a politician and the governor of Wisconsin and Republican Senator.
2. Direct elections of Senator was needed because it gave voters control over candidates.
3. Initiative is when a citizen is following through with a plan or a task. Referendum are ballot questions. A recall is when they wanted to recall a president.
Katelyn B.
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III. City and State Government Reform
1. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin championed state level reforms. The Wisconsin Plan was to turn the state of Wisconsin into a model Progressive reform.
2. The direct election for senators gave the voters a direct democracy.
3. Initiative allowed the voters to initiate laws in state legislatures. Referendum made it possible for state voters to pass initiatives into laws. Recall was when voters petitioned, they could force an official to stand for a re-election at anytime.
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1. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was an American politician and is remembered as a figure of progressivism. Follette remodeled the state of Wisconsin and supported progressive reform.
2. There was a need for direct election of senators because it gave the voters a more direct pick of what they wanted to be passed.
3. Initiative-allowed a certain percentage of voters to start laws in state legislatures.
4. Referendum-Voters in a specific state could pass initiatives into laws
5. Recall-at any time, voters could force an official to stand for a re-election by a petition.
Cara S per 3
ReplyDelete1) Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the U.S. He was a republican and led the progressive era.
2) The square deal was put in place by Roosevelt to help the middle class. He wanted to also protect businesses from extreme organized labor.
3) The effect of the square deal was that it helped many of the working class. Also the Northern Security case was when Roosevelt used the Sherman Anti trust Act to attack a RR monopoly. Supreme Court ordered the company to dissolve.
Melissa W.
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1) Robert Lafollette was raised on a small farm and after college he became a lawyer and then the District Attorney of Dane County. He was then elected into congress and was a republican. He had a strong opposition to leaders and often criticized big party bosses. He built up a loyal following in the Republican Party. The Wisconsin Plan was when Lafollette was fed up the bribery going on in politics and he decided to make drastic reforms in his home state. These reforms became role models for the rest of the country.
2) There was a need for the direct election of senators because arguments in certain states were causing there to be empty senate seats.
3) Initiative is when the public has the right to get a petition signed by a minimum number of people to change political laws or people that they are unhappy with.
Referendum is when the legislature has the public vote on an issue already decided upon in congress.
Recall is when to manufacturer’s demand that the product be send back to them due to safety issues or other adjustments.
Eric S.
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1) Robert La Follett was a reformer champion, direct primary to give voters control over candidates, workmen condensation laws.
2) The people got to vote for him.
3) Initiative- a small percentage of voters to start legislature.
Referendum- certain states allowed to turn initiatives into laws.
Recall- voter could petition for someone to be re elected at any point in term.
Francesca C.
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1) Robert La Follete was a strong progressive reformer and politician. The Wisconsin Plan sought to turn Wisconsin into a model progressive state.
2) There were more and more vacant spaces in the Senate because of arguments over which political parties got the seats.
3) Initiative: The power for the voting people to propose a law to be passed by the government.
Referendum: Legislatures asked the voting people whether or not they approved of their legislative actions.
Recall: A recall allows voters to form a petition in order to remove a politician from office.
Laura Y.
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City and State Government Reform
1.Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was the governor of Wisconsin and a Republican Senator. He wanted to get rid of party bosses and turned Wisconsin into the model of progressive reforms.
2.There was a need for direct election of senators because it gave votes more control over what legislation was passed.
3.Initiative- the right to present a new bill.
Referendum- allowed states voters to pass initiatives.
Recall- to remove from public office.
Liz B.
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1. La Follete was elected into congress as a Republican. He supported progressive reforms. In 19000 he was elected governor of Wisconsin. He wanted to weaken the political influence of party machines. (Wisconsin Plan)
2. There was a direct election of Senators because people were arguing that they were being biased and one side of the party was getting favored by having more seats than the other.
3. Initiative- is when citizens make and gather laws by signing a petition.
Referendum- Citizens vote on a law which is then passed by the legislature.
Recall- Before an election voters have a right to remove a political official from office.
Dan M, Period 5
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1. Robert La Follette was a Republican senator and governor of Wisconsin who supported progressive reforms to weaken political machines. The Wisconsin Plan proposed Primary elections, workers compensation, state regulation of commerce, direct election of senators and progressive taxation. These ideas would turn Wisconsin into a model progressive state.
2. There was a need for the “direct election of Senators” so that voters could have a choice of their candidates.
3. Initiative- Voter’s proposal of a law.
Referendum- The public votes on a law or political issue.
Reform- Petition to remove politician from office and hold re-election.
Curran K. period 3
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1. Robert La Follete was elected as the governor of Wisconsin from 1901 - 1906.
2. there was a direct election because it gave the people the right to choose rather then an uneven amount of republicans and democrats which would have been unfair.
3. initiative- giving the right to a small percentage of the public population the to bring up laws to the legislatures.
Referendum- specific states could then pass the laws brought up by the initiative.
Recall- the public people could reelect an official at anytime with a petition.
Taylor C. Period 4
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1.Robert La Follete was a senator, who throughout his 25 year career was dedicated to reform and represented a figure of progressivism. He was a senator dedicated to reforming the state of Wisconsin; he ran for president in 1924 but lost. The Wisconsin plan was when La Follete made drastic changes in his home state of Wisconsin following the corruption taking place there. Many other areas of the country followed these reforms.
2.There was a need for direct election of senators in order to bring direct democracy to voters.
3.a) Initiative: The people of the United States brought about a system of direct legislation. This allowed them to propose new laws or change the state constitution through a general election.
b) Referendum: Voters were given the right to approve or disapprove a constitutional measure or legislation.
c) Recall: Allowed the public to petition and demand re-election by petition
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Q.) Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
A.) He was an American politician who served as a U.S. Congressman and the 20th Governor of Wisconsin (1901–1906). He was also a Republican Senator from Wisconsin (1906–1925). He ran for President of the United States as the nominee of his own Progressive Party in 1924, carrying Wisconsin and 17% of the national popular vote. The Wisconsin Plan initiated substantial legislative reforms and their subsequent promotion by forward-thinking leaders. It encouraged an environment open to change in the state and helped institute legislative reforms.
Q.) Briefly describe why there was a need for “Direct elections of senators”.
A.) When the State Legislatures chose the Senators which allowed Congress to regulate the places of choosing Senators would allow the Congress to essentially stipulate where the state's legislature had to meet, at least for the purposes of choosing its Senators, which would have been inconsistent with state sovereignty.
Q.) Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall
A.) Initiative- Provides a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.
Referendum- Is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal.
Recall- Is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office.
Ellie A. Period 3
ReplyDelete1. Robert La Follette was the Governor of Wisconsin and he was against rail road trusts. He opposed growing dominance and control of big corporations.
2. There was a need for a direct election because it gave the voters more control and they could see the law they wanted to be laws that were actually getting passed.
3. Initiative allowed a small percentage of the population to start laws. Referendum allows the laws to be passed. Recall allowed voters to force an official to stand for re-election at any time.
Nicole A., Period 3
ReplyDelete1.Robert La Follete was a Republican senator and governor from Wisconsin. The Wisconsin plan was a plan that proposed primary elections, workers compensation, state regulation of commerce, direct election of senators and progressive taxation.
2.There was a need for direct election of senators because it gave people the right to choose who they wanted instead of having either an unfair amount of republicans or democrats.
3.Initiative is when voters propose laws to state legislature. Referendum is when voters pass initiatives into laws. Recall is when force officials to stand for re-election.
Mike M
ReplyDeleteDescribe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follette was a politician and the governor of Wisconsin and Republican Senator.
Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
There was a need for direct election of senators because the people wanted to pick there own laws that they wanted to be passed, so they can have there rights.
Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative- allowed small group of voters to initiate laws in state legislatures
Referendum- voters in a state could pass initiatives to become laws.
Recall-voters can force an official to stand for a re-election at anytime.
Nick E.
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1. Robert La Follette’s Wisconsin Plan was group of Political and social reforms, to aid and more evenly distribute the overall wealth and power in the United States, and he fought for Democracy.
2. The need for the “direct Elections of senators” became evident because prior to this the Senator could sit for two or more years in the will of the governor, which was unfair because the governed couldn’t choose their political figures.
3. Initiative: the self empowerment to try and achieve a ultimate goal, or objective.
Referendum: the act of counting votes for election by popular vote.
Recall: When the government takes something already put out back in hopes to stop the defect or mass inefficiency of a certain object or manufactured good.
Sara F
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City and state government reform –
1. Describe who Robert la Follett of Wisconsin was and what was the Wisconsin plan –
He was an American Politian and U.S congressmen. He ran for president in 1924 carrying Wisconsin and 70% of the vote.
2. briefly describe why there was a need for “direct” elections of senators –
The need for “direct” elections of senators was, controversy in a few states were causing there to be no senate seats.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum and recall -
Imitative – when citizens of the public are allowed to get a petition signed by people (small amounts) to change political laws and/or people they don’t believe should be in charge.
Referendum – Legislature has the citizen’s pubic vote on a problem decided upon the congress
Recall – voter can petition for someone to be reelected.
Jaimie K, Period 3
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1.)Robert La Follette was a senator from Wisconsin and in 1924 he ran for president of the United States as a member of the progressive party, but unfortunately he lost. He was one of the greatest senators and had a major impact on American Society.
The Wisconsin Plan was when city commissions replaced mayors and city councils in some areas it was also when city managers were hired to run small cities.
2.)There was a need for direct elections of senators because people wanted to elect the right senators so they could have new laws that were agreeable to their standards.
3.)Initiative- allowed 5% of all voters to initiate laws in state legislatures.
Referendum- when some states allowed initiatives to become laws.
Recall- when voters could make a petition saying that any official could stand for re-election at any time.
Cara S Per 3
ReplyDelete1) Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was a U.S. congressman, also he ran for president as the nominee of his own progressive property. The Wisconsin plan was reforms made to Wisconsin to fix the corruption taking place. After La Follette made these changes many other areas of the country followed them.
2) There was a need for direct elections of Senators so that people could vote for the laws they wanted without being influenced.
3) Initiative is when 5% of the voters start laws in state Legislatures. Referendum is when some state voters could then pass initiatives into laws. Recall is when potion voters could force an official to stand for re-election at any moment.
James Buzzetta 3-19-09
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1. Robert La Follette was a congressman from Wisconsin who ran for president as a progressive. The Wisconsin plan was used to end World War 1 involving delegates from countries that remained neutral.
2. The Direct Election of Senators was passed in 1911 and it placed state legislators in the senate by popular vote of the people.
3. Initiative is like a first step or an action taken towards something. Referendum is a measure that is referred or to vote on something that is referred. Recall is to take back from current office position.
Robert W
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City and State Government Reform
1. Robert Lafollette was a politician who served as a congressman, senator and governor for Wisconsin. He is known for his great campaign against corruption and for a good government. He has been declared the best senator that has ever served, next to Henry Clay. He is also known for his great opposition to World War I. He made Wisconsin the center for progressive reform
2. There was a need for the direct election of senators because people needed to elect senators that could represent them and their interests directly.
3. Initiative: Allowed voters to initiate laws in the legislature. Referendum: allowed for voters to turn initiatives into laws. Recall: Made it possible for voters to force a government official to be re-elected by a petition.
Dave R.
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City and State Government Reform
Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
La Follette was an American politician who was a strong supporter in the progressive movement. The Wisconsin Plan was made when La Follette was going to reform his state, Wisconsin, and this became a model for the rest of the country.
Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
The direct election of a Senator would give the voters control over their candidates.
Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative- Allowed a small amount of voters (5%) to get laws going in their own state.
Referendum- Voters could approve initiatives into laws in some states.
Recall- Voters could petition and then could make officials go for re-election at any time.
Nick G
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City and State Government Reform
1. Lafollette was a politician and a governor of the state of Wisconsin. He was into state level reforms He turned the state of Wisconsin into the model of Progressive Reform.
2. The direct election for senators gave the voters a direct democracy.
3. Initiative allowed a small percentage of the population to vote within their state
Referendum is a direct vote in which a group is asked to either accept or deny for a specific purpose.
A recall gave power to the people to force a officer to stand for re-election during their term.
keight w.
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City and State Government Reform
1. Robert La Follette developed his fierce opposition to corporate power and political corruption as a young man. Affiliated with the Republican Party for almost his entire career, La Follette embarked on a political path that would take him to Congress, the governorship of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Senate. His support for progressive reforms, rousing oratory, and frequent clashes with party leaders earned him the nickname "Fighting Bob."
2. there was a need for direct election of senators because the people weren’t happy with the choices they were being given. There for they wanted to chooses who represents them.
3. Petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance, or, in its minimal form, to simply oblige the executive or legislative bodies to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. Recall is when they voters have the right to remove someone from office
Skye H- Period 4
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1. Robert La Follette was an elected Republican of Congress who wanted reform and supported the growth of trade unions. He eventually became a part of the Progressive Party during the 1924 election. The Wisconsin Plan was used to make the government for political reform.
2. It gave the voters control over the candidates and brought about direct democracy
3. Initiative is where something compels you to change. Referendum is where a vote is brought about to be voted upon. Recall is where the vote is brought up for consideration again.
Danny M.
ReplyDelete1. He ran for President of the United States as the nominee of his own Progressive Party in 1924, carrying Wisconsin and 17% of the national popular vote.
2. To give voters control over candidates.
3. A petition which allows the people to force a public vote. A direct vote where an electorate is asked to accept or deny a proposal. Voters can remove an elected official from office.
Brittany S. period 5
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1.Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was the state level reform efforts champion. The Wisconsin Plan was to turn the state of Wisconsin into a model Progressive reform.
2.It gave voters a direct vote onto what society wanted.
3.Initiative- to originate laws in state legislature
Referendum- can turn ideas into laws
Recall- can vote for a re election at anytime
Per 5
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1. He headed the state level reform efforts. The Wisconsin plan was a proposal to end World War 1.
2. So that the people can elect them and have a say in government.
3. Initiative: Gave 5% of the voters the ability to use laws in state legislature.
Referendum: in some states people could pass initiatives into laws.
Recall: if the voters create a petition they could re-elect an official at anytime.
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City and State Government Reform
1) Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what the Wisconsin Plan was.1) he was a congress man who led state level reform efforts in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin plan was a proposal to end World War I.
2) Briefly describe why there was a need for “Direct elections of senators”. 2) People could have a say in what type of government there was and could not blame them for wrong doings, since who they elected was up to them.
3) Explain in your own words: Initiative, referendum, and recall.
3) Initiative- allowed some voters to propose laws. Referendum-some states allowed citizens to make laws. Recall- officials could be forced to be reelected.
Eve Kousourou
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City and state government reform
1) He was a republican who modeled Wisconsin and had supported progressive reform. The Wisconsin plan was his Idea to take charge and make reforms in his own state; this eventually became a model throughout the whole country.
2) There was a need for “direct election of senator” because people wanted to be able to chose laws and have control over the candidates.
3) Initiative- allowed a small percentage of voters to start laws in state legislatures.
Referendum- some states voters could pass imitative into other laws.
Recall- by strikes a voter could make an official be held for reelection.
Elana S
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City and State Government Reform:
1. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was a reformer champion that directed primary to give voters control over candidates.
2. There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” so that people could vote for the laws that they wanted without being persuaded into voting for certain laws.
3. Initiative means the first step taking towards doing something. Referendum means referring to ones vote. Recall means to take back from the current position in office.
HeatherS per5
ReplyDelete1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follette was an the 20th Governor of Wisconsin, and Republican Senator from Wisconsin. He ran for President of the United States as the Progressive Party in 1924. The Wisconsin Plan was an attempt to make the voting process more pure ane make it more of the peoples choice. It also protected workers. It was a “progressive” plan.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
There was a need for direct election so that voters could create initiative laws. Direct election would take some corruption out of elections.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative means that a certain minimum of voters can vote to create a law for legislature to consider. Referendum means that an electoral will either have to accept or reject an initiative proposal. Recall is when with a petition voters can force an official to stand for re-election at any time.
Natalie S
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City and State Government Reform
1. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was a Republican who belonged to the Republican Party. He also supported progressive reforms. The Wisconsin Plan was when La Follette made Wisconsin a reform state.
2. There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” because a lot of the people were getting upset that they couldn’t choose who would represent them as their candidate. This led to direct democracy.
3. Initiative- voters proposing laws
Referendum- the voters who didn’t propose the laws get to vote on the laws and decide if they should be followed through
Recall- allows the public to choose to re-elect a candidate through a petition
Jennifer O.
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1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follette was a senator for Wisconsin and created the Wisconsin plan was made to give more rights and freedoms to the common people.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
There was a need for direct election of Senators because the people needed to be correctly governed and there was not a lot of time to do so, because conditions were so bad once they had the idea in mind it had to be carried out right away.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiate- to allow to begin
Referendum- to enforce an opinion
Recall- to bring back a candidate from election if they belive they are really not the right person for the job
Clare B.
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1. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was a politician. The Wisconsin Plan was to turn Wisconsin into a progressive state.
2. There was a need for a direct election of senators, so that voters could have control over the candidates.
3. Initiative- gave a few voters power to present thoughts in state legislature.
Referendum- voters could pass laws that were created by Initiatives.
Recall-voters were allowed call for a re-election when ever they pleased.
Kim M.
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City and Government Reform
1.Robert La Follette was the governor of Wisconsin and a Republican Senator. The Wisconsin Plan wanted to turn Wisconsin into a model Progressive State.
2.There was a need for a direct election because it gave the voters more control. The people could then have a direct vote.
3.Initiative: Allowed the voters to initiate laws. Referendum: Voters could pass initiatives into laws. Recall- Force officials to stand for re-election.
Jackie G
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a. Robert La Follette of Wisconsin worked as a farm laborer before he went to the University of Wisconsin in 1875. He then became a lawyer and set up a law firm and became District Attorney of Dane County. He was elected to congress as a republican. He proposed many reforms such as the direct primary to give voters control over candidates, competitive civil service and restrictions on lobbying, many states passed workmen’s compensation laws, and many more. La Follette was elected to the Senate and argued that his main role was to "protect the people" from the "selfish interests".
b. There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” because then the population would have some control to an extent of who they want in office. Also, some of the major problems faced in the economy are looked upon by the population in all; therefore the people should be a part of electing Senators. This direct election would lead to the percentages of states voting in presidential elections. It would give the states a certain percentage and number of senators they could have.
c.
1. Initiative: an initiative is the right of citizens to propose laws and give their own ideas of laws in state legislatures. It gave the people 5% of voters to initiate laws.
2. Referendum: A referendum is an election that allows voters to say yes or no to a public question on a ballot. They could then pass initiatives into laws if the chose.
3. Recall: a recall is the choice to withdraw an official from office by a vote from the people to stand for re-election.
Raven B.
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City and State Government Reform
1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Answer: La Follette was Senator from and Governor of Wisconsin. In 1957, the Senate voted Robert La Follette one of the best and outstanding senators in the history of the United States. The Wisconsin Plan was created by La Follette to reform the state of Wisconsin. The state would then be used as a model of progressive reform.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators”?
Answer: There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” because then that would give the people more political power and more satisfaction.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative- A process which involves a specific number of voters proposing a statute, an amendment of the constitution, a regulation enacted by a city government, and force a popular vote on its adoption.
Referendum- This gave voters new powers. People could demand an opportunity to vote to approve or deny state legislature laws.
Recall- Voters could remove an elected official from the office.
Lindsey F
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1. Robert La Follete of Wisconsin was a progressive reform supporter who was senator of Wisconsin and also ran for president but lost. The Wisconsin Plan was a progressive plan to lower corruption throughout the state
2. There was a need for “direct elections of senators” because it allowed the public, as voters to directly choose who they wanted as senators themselves, and see that they had some political power.
3. Initiative- gave a small amount of voters the ability to put laws in action.
Referendum-when an electorate decides the fate of a proposal
Recall-allows public the put an official through re-election if they don’t think they’re right for the job
Sam L
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City and State Government reform
1. La Follette a politician, governor of Wisconsin and republican senator who is into reforms. He turned Wisconsin into a model progressive reform (the Wisconsin plan)
2. Direct elections of senators was needed because it gave voters more control to vote for what they wanted
3. Initiative- gave a small percent of voters to propose laws in state legislatures
Referendum- allowed voters to pass initves into laws. Recall- votes could demand a recall and any time
Jon Horn
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III. City and State Government Reform
Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follete of Wisconsin was a senator was against political machines. The Wisconsin Plan was an effort to improve the state of Wisconsin, the plan was to pass compensation laws, and place restriction on lobbying.
Briefly describe why there was a need for “Direct elections of Senators?”
The “Direct elections of Senators” was needed because it gave voters more control than the candidates.
Initiative: “initiation” laws by 5% of voters in an election for state legislatures.
Referendum: Initiatives could be passed into laws by voters in certain states.
Recall: An Official could stand for a re-election by a petition of voters at anytime.
Will C.
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1.He was a progressive leader and Politian his Wisconsin Plan was supposed to start a trend of progressive states starting with Wisconsin.
2.Direct election was formed so that the people could choose the senators that got their state seats in congress.
3.Initiative- allows for a proposal of a law to state legislature.
Referendum- in some states they allowed people to vote on initiatives and let them pass them into laws.
Recall- this allowed for a revote at anytime.
Jamie N.
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City and State Government Reform
1. Robert La Follette was a politician of the Republican Party. He was considered a reformer champion when he took part in the Wisconsin Plan. His plan was strictly for reforming his state which later caught on to the rest of the country.
2. There was a need for direct elections of senators in our country at the time because people were getting angry over all the social problems that were taking place and wanted a better say in the smaller state government as well.
3. Initiative: is when someone takes it upon themselves to lead something.
Referendum: when a legislative body is referring back to an old model to make a new and better model of it.
Recall: when a group remembers the reason they were the way they were in the first place.
Jackie D.
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1) Robert La Follette was senator and governor for Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Plan was he turned Wisconsin in to a model progressive reform.
2) The direct elections of Senators was needed it gave people more control over their votes.
3) Initiative – State legislators could be voted on by a small percent of voters. Referendum – Allowed voters to pass Initiatives into laws. Recall – voters could demand a recount of votes
Jess D
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1. Robert La Follette was the governor of Wisconsin and a senator. He made Wisconsin a progressive state with the Wisconsin Plan.
2. The Election reforms brought direct democracy to voters.
3. Initiative let 5% propose laws to the legislators. Referendum let voter pass the laws they came up with. Recall let voters hold a re-election at anytime.
Patrick H.
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III.
1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follette was a US politician in the early 1900’s. He served as Governor of Wisconsin, Republican Senator of Wisconsin. He was a powerful man who opposed trusts in railroads. The Wisconsin Plan was a proposition to end WWI through means of a conference with delegations from neutral nations reconcile between warring nations and peace propositions.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
There was a need for direct election of senators because controversies in state governments caused there to be no open seats.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative, referendum, and recall all gave the public more political power. Initiative gave the public the power to directly elect officials and to form a petition to force government officials to consider the subject being submitted to them. Referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. Recall is a procedure in which voters can remove an elected official from office.
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ReplyDelete1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan?
Robert La Follete was a son of a farmer from Wisconsin, went on to the University of Wisconsin, and eventually was a head of the Republican Party in 1891. The Wisconsin plan was a plan that called for the direct control over political candidates up for election.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators?”
There was a need for direct election of senators because of the influence political parties had on candidates.
3. Explain in your own words: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Initiative- Gave 5% of voter population the ability to initiate laws in the legislative body.
Referendum- Gave some voters in certain states the ability to pass said laws.
Recall- Through a petition voters could force government official’s to go up for re election, this has no limitation.
Aimee H.
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City and State Government Reform
1. Nicknamed “Fighting Bob”, he was passionate in his commitment to reform. He was born on June 14, 1855. In 1880, he was elected district attorney of Dane County. He was able to introduce and secure the passage of legislation that made Wisconsin the first state to adopt the direct primary. He was elected to the Senate in 1905, but took his seat in 1906.In 1957; he was voted one of the most outstanding Senators of all time. Wisconsin Plan: to turn the state of Wisconsin into a model Progressive Reform.
2. There was a need for a direct election of senators, because the people needed their interests to be represented by people they could trust and elect directly themselves.
3. Initiative- gave voters a chance to initiate laws into the legislature Referendum- allowed voters in some states to turn initiatives into laws Recall- Gave voters the power to force an official to be re-elected by a petition.
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1)Robert La Follette was a republican who tried to get rid of big party bosses and was into reforms. He turned Wisconsin into a model of progressive reform.
2) There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” because the people wanted to be more involved with how the government people were elective, also wanted to be able to pick which laws were passed and which ones were not.
3) Initiative-allowed the voters to initiate the laws that were passed in the legislative.
Referendum- when the legislative had the public vote on an issue that was present in congress.
Recall- a manufacturer demands that a product needs to be taken off shelves and not sold due to safety issues.
Brandon M
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1.Robert La Follette was the governor of Wisconsin and a Republican Senator who fought for reform efforts
2.The direct election for senators gave the voters a direct and controlled democracy
3.Recall-at any time, voters could choose to stand for a re-election by a petition.
Nicole M.
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1.Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was in charge of the state reform, they Wisconsin Plan let voters of the Politicians could really control city and states
2. Direct election of Senators was needed because the voters would be able to control which politician would be best fit for them.
3.Initiative: gave voters the right to pass laws into legislature
Referendum: voters could pass the initiative to make a law
Recall: voters could call upon an official and make them go through a reelection.
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a.Robert La Follette was a Republican and the 20th governor of Wiscosin (from 1901–1906). He transformed the state into Progressive Reform. He also ran for president.
b.With direct elections it helped give the voting rights back to the citizens of the state. A direct democracy.
c.Initiative: Gave a small percentage to the people of the state to start a legislature.
Referendum: This give voters the right to turn initiatives into laws.
Recall: This gave the right to remove people out of public office.
Sarah A.
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1.Robert La Follette was a governor of Wisconsin. He helped lead the progressive era.
2.The reason why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators” was because it gave the voters a more direct pick of what they wanted to see happen.
3.Initiative- is a small amount of voters who start a legislature.
Referendum- The legislature would ask the voting people weather or not they liked what was being passed.
Recall – allows the voters to form petition in order to remove a politician from the office.
Patricia M.
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City and State Government Reform
1) Robert La Follette was the governor of Wisconsin from 1900-1906, until he tool his seat as Senator. The Wisconsin Plan was an effort made by La Follette to protect the workers and middle class by reaching directly to the people. His efforts really put Wisconsin into the progressive area with his reforms.
2) There was a need for direct Senators at this time because of Party bosses and corruption that existed, direct elections ensured that the people elected were only the people that the people wanted and would act only in the best interests of the people.
3) Initiative allowed people to out forth laws that would be out forth to the referendum, which then the voters would vote to turn the initiatives into laws. Recall is when the people can choose to make an official go up for reelection anytime if they do something wrong or don’t represent the people well.
Courtney
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City and State Government Reform
1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin Plan. Robert La Follete was born on June 14, 1855 in Primrose, Wisconsin. He was elected district attorney of Dane County in 1880 and was reelected a second term. After, he was in congress 1885 to 1891. He was known as “fighting bob”, because he never let wealth and political problems get in the way of his job and what he wanted to succeed in. The Wisconsin Plan was a proposal created by Julia Grace Wales. The purpose of this proposal was to end the World War One. it was to make an international conference between neutral companies. This would mediate between the powers and peace. They hoped to reach a fair settlement for all.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of Senators”? There was a need for “direct elections of Senators” because it gave the voters more of a free right and a direct pick of what they wanted to pass.
3. Explain in your own words; Initiative, Referendum, and Recall. Initiative is having the right or ability to present a new bill, as in a legislature. Referendum is when a law is proposed to the legislature and sent to the electorate for approval or rejection. Recall is to revoke or withdraw.
Brendan L. Per. 5
ReplyDeleteTeddy Roosevelt and the Square Deal
Describe who Roosevelt was.
Roosevelt was a former US president who felt the need to fight against people/things that were not “in the best interests of America.”
What was the Square Deal?
Roosevelt ended the coal strike, attacked the railroad monopolies, added Departments of Labor and Commerce to the Cabinet.
What was the effect of the Square Deal?
Had the Hepburn Act, urged Congressional approval of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
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City and State government reform
1. Describe who Robert La Follette of Wisconsin was, and what was the Wisconsin plan?
La Follette was born on June 14, 1855. He was known as Fighting Bob" La Follette. He was known as that because he never the money and politics get in the way of his job. He was in congress. The Wisconsin plan was a proposal by Julia Grace Wales that had stated to end war world 1. It was to make an international conference between natural countries.
2. Briefly describe why there was a need for “direct elections of senators”
It gave voters a more direct pick of the lawas they wanted to be passed.
3. Initiative: a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a popular vote on its adoption.
Referendum: the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection.
Recall: to revoke or withdraw
Chris A.
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1. Robert La Follette was governor of Wisconsin; his aim was to rid the politics of party bosses.
2. There was a need for more direct election of senators because the people of the US wanted the direct and complete control on who would vote for their laws and represent their states.
3. Initiative is the readiness to try new things and to use will to carry them out. Referendum is the direct voting on a legislative act based on popular vote. Recall is to ask for the reinstitution of a president or candidate for another run for their specific position they were running for.
Mickey A.
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1) LaFollette was in the republican party. He was the governer and senetor. He made a Wisconsin Plan wich was made to end World War 1.
2) The direct election of a senotar was a way that the public would have total control over who they elected. The people wanted this becuase they were not happyabout the last couple elections.
3) The initiative made voters be able to pass laws. Referendum was when the voters vote on a law and then the state voters have the right to pass it. Recall was when the voters removed a pollitical figure from office before an election.