The correct answer is: B. The increase in the labor unions' political power
Labor Unions were on the rise during the Progressive Era and this enabled Debs, a socialist, to come to power.
As described, I am assuming that by "legislature" you mean "Congress" as in both the House and the Senate.
With that caveat, the correct answers are:
The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House.
Senators are elected for a six-year term.
Answer:To provide a strong government
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