By means of such processes as the initiative, the referendum, and the recall, progressive reformers hoped to ___________.

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The processes of initiative, referendum, and recall were all aimed at decreasing the power of political machines and increasing the accountability and transparency of government. By giving ordinary citizens the power to propose and vote on laws, they hoped to replace the corrupt and often ineffective boss system with more rational and responsible leadership chosen by voters.

By Means of Such Processes as the Initiative, the Referendum