What do most progressives tend to believe?

A) American embassies and military bases in foreign countries should be closed.

B) Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses.

C) Economic and political rights should be expanded for all American citizens.

D) Most taxes paid by American citizens should be reduced drastically.

The answer is:

Most progressives tend to believe that economic and political rights should be expanded for all American citizens.

C) Economic and political rights should be expanded for all American citizens.

Explanation:

Progressive stances have evolved over time however in the United States, progressivism began as a social movement in the 1890s and grew into a political movement in what is now known as the Progressive Era. The term "American progressives" represents a range of diverse political pressure groups (not always united), some American progressives reject social Darwinism, believing instead that the different problems society faces (poverty, violence, greed, racism as well as class warfare) could best be addressed by providing good education, a safe environment, and an efficient workplace.

C ON EDGE!