People without ability or experience became officials.
The political machines in the United States were significantly weakened during the Progressive Era. Private citizens became much more involved in government, while social, political, and economic reform occurred on every level.
A political machine is an unofficial system of political organization based on patronage, the spoils system, "behind-the-scenes" control, and longstanding political ties within the structure of a representative democracy. Machines sometimes have a boss, and always have a long-term corps of dedicated workers who depend on the patronage generated by government contracts and jobs. Machine politics has existed in many United States cities, especially between about 1875 and 1950, but continuing in some cases down to the present day. It is also common (under the name clientelism or political clientelism) in Latin America, especially in rural areas. Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is often cited as another political machine, maintaining power in suburban and rural areas through its control of farm bureaus and road construction agencies. The key to a political machine is patronage: holding public office implies the ability to do favors (and also the ability to profit from graft). Political machines generally steer away from issues-based politics, favoring a quid pro quo (something for something) with certain aspects of a barter economy or gift economy: the patron or "boss" does favors for the constituents, who then vote as they are told to. Sometimes this system of favors is supplemented by threats of violence or harassment toward those who attempt to step outside of it.
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Taxes and oppressive laws are often some of the causes that drive people from cities.
People without ability or experience became officials.
Some of the political machines in cities were controlled by people who were immigrants themselves a generation or so ago. An example would be the Irish in Boston.
Some of the political machines in cities were controlled by people who were immigrants themselves a generation or so ago. An example would be the Irish in Boston.
true but machines hurt people when people dont use machines properly
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
political machines help out the poor and the new immigrants Poeple were grateful for the assistance they received from them.
The political machines in the United States were significantly weakened during the Progressive Era. Private citizens became much more involved in government, while social, political, and economic reform occurred on every level.
Political machines in urban areas work in much the same way they do in rural areas. An issue is identified, grass roots awareness is raised, and eventually the cry of "Something must be done!" rings out strong and true.
Local taxes usually refer to taxes that are assessed by political entities smaller than the state, such as cities or counties. Some cities have an income tax and/or sales taxes.
Capital cities are the political center of a country, where the government institutions are located and important decisions are made. Cities, on the other hand, refer to urban areas with a large population, infrastructure, and economic activities. While a capital city can be a city, not all cities are capital cities.