The Church of Scotland<span> (</span>Scots<span>: </span>The Scots Kirk<span>, </span>Scottish Gaelic<span>: </span>Eaglais na h-Alba<span>), known informally by its Scots language name, </span>the Kirk<span>, is the </span>national church<span> of </span>Scotland.[4] Protestant<span>and </span>Presbyterian, its longstanding decision to respect "liberty of opinion in points which do not enter into the substance of the Faith"[5]<span> means it is tolerant of a variety of theological positions, including those who would term themselves conservative and liberal in their doctrine, ethics and interpretation of Scripture.</span>
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Were political machines during the gilded age bad for their communities, or were they necessary evil and a way for ordinary people to improve their lot in life?
I consider that somewhat they benefited in some aspects of the communities but the issue was that political machines were really interested in their own agendas and political influence. These political machines used the benefit of the community as an excuse or as a facade to cover their real intentions.
For instance, let's remember the case of the political machine known as Tammany Hall that gained so much power in New York City and exerted its power and control over politicians.
