The recall and the direct primary were progressive-era political reforms designed to weaken
A) the federal government.
B) political parties.
C) state governors.
D) state legislatures.
E) the courts.

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The recall allowed voters to remove an elected official before the end of their term, which weakened the power of political parties by giving individual voters more direct control over elected officials. Similarly, the direct primary allowed voters, rather than party leaders, to choose the candidates who would represent each party in elections, further weakening the influence of political parties.

The Recall and the Direct Primary Were Progressive-Era Political Reforms