Question

Why was the period from the late nineteenth the mid-twentieth centuries called "the golden age of parties"?

Answer 1

Answer: There are many reasons for that:

• There was party stability, and the dominance of both Democrat and Republican parties was strong, which led to a big impact in the lives of millions of voters.
• The appearance of political machines, which were party organizations that incentivized people to join their party and increased their voter´s loyalty.
• Political machines became a central element of life for civilians.
• Political parties not only served the political needs of society, but also their needs for social services.