Question

Why were political machines difficult to break up?

Answer 1

Political machines were difficult to break up because they created a cycle of favors for votes in elections

Answer 2

A political machine is a political group in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses            (usually campaign workers). who receive rewards for their efforts.

Machines typically are organized on a permanent basis instead of a single election or event.

These political machines are difficult to break up because they created a cycle of favor to voters. These provide help and favor to voter in order to maintain their control.