In the early 1900s progressive era reformers sought to increase citizen participation in government by supporting
1] expansion of the spoils system
2] direct election of senators
3] creation of electoral college
4] formation of the federal reserve system

d.

thist title points out that you are explaining the nature of the u.s. government. it is the most specific. a representative government consists of a government where decisions are taken according to a voting system. the most essential aspect of a representative government is found in the different structures where voting rights are granted to different groups of people. for example, voting for governor, mayor, president, local police chief etc.