Question

activity 2 - word sort directions: place each word into corruption, reform, or investigative journalism. after sorting, write one sentence explaining which category had the greatest impact on public trust in government. patronage, pendleton act, political machines, tammany hall, graft, civil service, spoils system, muckrakers, interstate commerce commission

Explanation:

Patronage, political machines, Tammany Hall, graft, and spoils system are associated with corruption as they involve unethical or illegal practices for personal gain in politics. The Pendleton Act, civil - service, and Interstate Commerce Commission are reforms aimed at improving government operations and reducing corruption. Muckrakers are associated with investigative journalism as they exposed corruption and social ills through their reporting. Reform likely had the greatest impact on public trust in government as it directly addressed and tried to fix the problems of corruption.

Answer:

Corruption: patronage, political machines, Tammany Hall, graft, spoils system
Reform: Pendleton Act, civil service, Interstate Commerce Commission
Investigative Journalism: muckrakers
Sentence: Reform had the greatest impact on public trust in government as it actively addressed and sought to rectify corrupt practices.