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How did the role of the federal government change during the progressive Era?

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The role of the federal government changed during the progressive Era By expanding past itsconstitutionaly designated role of protecting the American people from force and fraud. And now is expanding into social and economic issues it have no constitutional grounds expand into like, redistribution of wealth, health care, welfare, etc.

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