They bribed state and local officials in return for government appointments.
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Primary elections have taken away some of the power of party bosses.
Yes they did. They wanted to get more representation in government for citizens, and to cut back corruption as well as the power of political bosses. Eventually the Secret Ballot, Direct Primary, Initiative, Referendum, Recall, 17th amendment and women's suffrage were passed (not all at once obviously)
Oligarchy
A form of government in which a single person holds unlimited political power.
Name two ways in which political machines held power.