The Keys to Strength of Urban Political Machines Were Disciplined

question 64

Multiple Choice

The keys to strength of urban political machines were disciplined organization and __________.

• A) the inability of most immigrants to vote
• B) the delivery of essential services to key constituencies
• C) the support of the Republican Party
• D) the durability of their alliances with evangelical churches

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Marginal Product

The additional output that is generated by employing one more unit of a specific factor of production, keeping other inputs constant.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from using one more unit of a factor of production, holding other factors constant.

Marginal Resource Cost

The additional cost incurred by acquiring one more unit of a resource, such as labor or raw materials.

Input Decrease

A reduction in the amount, quality, or efficiency of any raw material, capital, or labor used in the production process.