What types of refrains did progressives favor to change the ways that people took part in the political process?

Progressives favored several reforms to enhance political participation, including the introduction of direct primaries, which allowed voters to select party candidates rather than party elites. They supported initiatives and referendums, empowering citizens to propose and vote on legislation directly. Additionally, the adoption of the recall election process enabled voters to remove elected officials from office before their terms ended, thereby increasing accountability and engagement in governance. These changes aimed to make the political process more democratic and responsive to the needs of the populace.