Political machines, like other machines, consisted of several moving parts. Which of these was NOT part of the typical political
machine? A) a boss who controlled politicians
B) a politician who relied on party bosses to get votes
C) a captain who traveled with local politicians
D) rank and file member of the machine who exchanged votes for favors
Corrupt politicians were the order of the day in 19th century political machines; these politicians, through the bosses, would give and jobs and contracts to those who supported them.
