As governor of Wisconsin,the progressive reformer Robert La Follette helped win approval for
A) campaign finance reform.
B) mandatory health insurance.
C) a repeal of the income tax.
D) employee profit sharing in large corporations.
E) the direct primary, initiative, and referendum.

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Robert La Follette was a champion of direct democracy and helped win approval for the direct primary, initiative, and referendum in Wisconsin. These reforms gave citizens the power to nominate candidates and propose legislation, bypassing the traditional political parties and allowing for greater participation and accountability in the political process. La Follette saw these reforms as a way to break the power of political machines and corporate interests, and to give ordinary citizens a greater voice in government.

As Governor of Wisconsin,the Progressive Reformer Robert La Follette Helped