The initiative and the referendum were progressive-era political reforms primarily designed to weaken the power of
A) state governors.
B) municipal governments
C) the courts.
D) the federal government.
E) state legislatures.

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The initiative and referendum allowed citizens to bypass state legislatures, which were often controlled by corrupt political machines. This enabled voters to directly propose and enact laws, thus limiting the power of state legislatures.

The Initiative and the Referendum Were Progressive-Era Political Reforms Primarily