Which of the following is NOT true regarding urban party machines?
A)The local party organizations gained and maintained control of cities by organizing neighborhoods to deliver votes for machine candidates.
B)Each party boss had to hold an elected office in order to control the machine.
C)Machines were "quasifeudal" as they were very hierarchical.
D)Voters in neighborhoods remained loyal to the machine leaders as they provided them with favors or services.

Question

Which of the following is NOT true regarding urban party machines?
A)The local party organizations gained and maintained control of cities by organizing neighborhoods to deliver votes for machine candidates.
B)Each party boss had to hold an elected office in order to control the machine.
C)Machines were "quasi­feudal" as they were very hierarchical.
D)Voters in neighborhoods remained loyal to the machine leaders as they provided them with favors or services.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Party bosses often controlled machines without holding an elected office themselves. They operated behind the scenes, influencing elected officials and controlling appointments and patronage.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Urban Party