Asked by Kaileigh

Which of Robert La Follette’s proposals are still in place today?
direct primaries and income tax
the spoils system and political machines
the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments
support of monopolies and trusts

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
direct primaries and income tax.

La Follette pushed Progressive reforms like direct primary elections (to curb party bosses) and a graduated federal income tax (established by the 16th Amendment). Both reforms remain in effect today.