The "direct democracy" movement began

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The "direct democracy" movement, which includes mechanisms like referendums and initiatives allowing citizens to vote directly on laws and policies, gained significant momentum with populist reformers in various parts of the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Utah, among other states, saw movements advocating for such reforms as part of a broader push for more direct involvement of the electorate in the legislative process. This movement was not specifically tied to any single event or figure mentioned in the other options.

The "Direct Democracy" Movement Began