"People without ability or experience became officials" is some way political machines hurt cities.
<u>Explanation:</u>
A political machine is a collective where an influential leader or small group commands the resources of a supporter and business community that earns incentives for their actions. This success is based on the manager or group's ability to get out the vote on election day for their representatives.
In the late 19th century, many machines emerged throughout towns to serve U.S. immigrants who regarded machines as a means for political conquest. Often, political patronage may involve exchanging money for political assistance.
in my own opinion the correct answer is B
The correct answer is bilateral (D).
<em>A bilateral system</em> means a government with two legislative houses.The federal government in the USA uses the bilateral system and so do all the states with the exception of Nebraska. The bicameral system in the U.S consists of: The House of Representatives and the Senate. Each house has different requirements to serve and each house has unique powers.
The correct answer is checks, balances (C).
<em>Checks and balances </em>are a tool used in a political system to decrease the risk of centralization of power. They ensure that no one person or department has an absolute control over decisions. Checks and balances create separation of powers. In the U. S. checks and balances are exercised through its three branches of government: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each branch has special abilities. The legislative branch makes the laws but the executive branch gives the veto power to the president to veto these laws if necessary. The judicial branch may deem certain laws unconstitutional thus making them void.