Alexander the Great ruled from 331 to 323 BC
Political machines started as grass roots organizations to gain the patronage needed to win the modern election. Having strong patronage, these "clubs" were the main driving force in gaining and getting out the "straight party vote" in the election districts.
The correct answer is C, as the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act affects lobbying in the United States as it prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators.
This law was sanctioned in 2007, during George W. Bush's administration, and, among other things, it prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to members of Congress as a way to convince them to support their petitions.
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<span>The Code of Hammurabi</span>