Question

Which of the following statements provides an accurate description of the political and social interactions between political machines and voters?

		Political machines were community-based programs that aided immigrant communities to get jobs and helped them to acculturate—learning the American way socially. This was the only government’s sponsored program that cared for and supported the immigrant population. The main goal of these political machines was to keep politics within one single party, so to ensure that democratic principles would not be violated, they began recruiting immigrants as a way to provide them political education in the American democratic process.
		Political machines were not mechanical engines, but it was a political relationship where politicians traded with voters for votes in exchange for political favors. These political bosses were the only individuals who, at least, cared for the immigrant community. They tried to gain political offices by appealing to the immigrant electorate, and at the same time, these political bosses tried to integrate immigrants into the American way.
		Political machines were not mechanical engines, but in a way, it was a political relationship where politicians traded with voters for votes in exchange for political and social reforms within the immigrant community. Local politicians would reach immigrant community religious leaders like priests, bishops, or Rabbis to ensure future political support within their respective communities. In that way, those politicians would vow to promote social justice for the immigrant population in Washington, D.C.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option C. Political machines were not mechanical engines, but in a way, it was a political relationship where politicians traded with voters for votes in exchange for political and social reforms within the immigrant community. Local politicians would reach immigrant community religious leaders like priests, bishops, or Rabbis to ensure future political support within their respective communities. In that way, those politicians would vow to promote social justice for the immigrant population in Washington, D.C.