Which amendment was most closely associated with the Progressive Era goal of making government more democratic?
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Correct answer: The Seventeenth Amendment
The Seventeenth Amendment reflected Progressive Era concerns about corruption and indirect political control. By allowing voters to elect senators directly, it made the Senate more democratically accountable.
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