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 congress works with the house of representatives and people who work for the house of representatives work with the congress but i depends on witch congress you are takling about.
I'm not exactly sure what the question is but I'm going to say that the answer is: <span>A. Roman culture influenced the development of Western Civilization.
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