| A | B |
| Flat Money | Paper currency made legal tender by fiat of the government, but not based on convertible into coins. |
| Muckrakers | Minded journalist who wrote largely for popular magazines,news papers,and books. |
| Open Door Policy | A foreign policy made in 1899 allowing multiple imperial powers to access China. |
| Populism | Political doctrine where one side is "the people" against "the elites". |
| Initiative | Allows citizens to force a public vote or government action on a proposed statute,amendment,or ordinance. |
| National Park Service | Ceated national parks and protection for the national parks. |
| Recall | A procedure that permits voters to remove public officials from office before the next election. |
| Referendum | Allows voters to directly vote to accept or reject a particular proposal passed by a legislative body. |
| 17th Amendment | U.S. Senators are elected directly by popular vote. |
| Federal Reserve System | Is the central banking system;created on December 23, 1913 because of the Federal Reserve Act. |
| Interstate Commerce Commission | Agency created regulate bus lines, telephone companies, and railroads to ensure fair rates plus eliminate rate discrimination. |
| 19th Amendment | Gave women the right to vote. |