How Did the 19th-Century Party Machines Reflect Politics in the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

How did the 19th-century party machines reflect politics in the United States?

• A) Politics was a full-time profession and winning local elections to keep patronage flowing was the paramount goal of party professionals.
• B) The parties were increasingly professional and the national parties began to exert more control over local organizations in order to promote the party brand.
• C) Many of the major reform efforts were designed to strengthen the parties so they could bring new voters into the electoral process.
• D) The parties were still filled with well-educated and wealthy individuals who regarded public service as a key part of their identity.

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