During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, many cities and counties and even a few states had such well-organized political parties that they were called

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "party machines" best describes the well-organized political parties of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that were known for their strong control over local politics and ability to deliver votes through the use of patronage and other incentives. The other choices, such as "political armies" and "party monoliths," do not accurately capture the nature of these political organizations. "Iron oligarchies" is not a commonly used term to describe political parties during this time period.

During the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries, Many Cities and Counties