35. Progressive-era reformers advocated the use of initiatives, referendums, and recall votes because
they believed
a) the spread of communism was threatening America's political and religious institutions.
b) small farmers and small businessmen were becoming too powerful.
c) more Americans needed to be directly involved in the political process.
d) the “political machines” in rural America were dominating the legislative process.
answer (5 points): Answer in at least a paragraph