Quiz 3 Flashcards
What was the dual nature of political machines highlighted in the Pendergast case study?
A. They were vehicles for both democracy and corruption
B. They were both democratic and authoritarian
C. They were involved in both politics and education
D. They supported both local and national elections
A. They were vehicles for both democracy and corruption
What was one positive aspect of political machines?
A. They eliminated corruption
B. They provided free healthcare
C. They integrated marginalized groups into politics
D. They reduced taxes
C. They integrated marginalized groups into politics
What led to the decline of political machines?
A. Increase in corruption
B. World War II
C. Reform movements and changes in governance structures
D. The Great Depression
C. Reform movements and changes in governance structures
What type of networks did political machines establish that are still relevant today?
A. Military networks
B. Financial networks
C. Clientelist networks
D. Educational networks
C. Clientelist networks
What type of loyalty was crucial for the success of political machines?
A. Ethnic and partisan loyalty
B. Religious loyalty
C. Financial loyalty
D. Academic loyalty
A. Ethnic and partisan loyalty
What was a common negative aspect of political machines?
A. They only helped the wealthy
B. They were too small to be effective
C. They were ineffective at providing services
D. They often engaged in bribery, fraud, and manipulation of public funds
D. They often engaged in bribery, fraud, and manipulation of public funds
When were political machines most prominent?
A. Late 20th century
B. Early 21st century
C. Late 19th century to mid-20th century
D. Early 18th century
C. Late 19th century to mid-20th century
What was Tammany Hall?
A. A labor union headquarters
B. A political machine that helped Irish immigrants in New York City
C. A social club for wealthy Americans
D. A famous courthouse in New York
B. A political machine that helped Irish immigrants in New York City
How did machines demonstrate the importance of political engagement?
A. By reducing voter turnout
B. By focusing on national rather than local politics
C. By showing how community support can influence politics
D. By promoting isolationism
C. By showing how community support can influence politics
Which reform aimed at reducing corruption in political machines?
A. The Social Security Act
B. The introduction of civil service exams
C. The Patriot Act
D. The New Deal
B. The introduction of civil service exams
What was one method used to weaken political machines?
A. Increasing campaign spending limits
B. Limiting immigration
C. Reducing taxes
D. Introducing civil service exams
D. Introducing civil service exams
What role did precinct captains play in machine politics?
A. They led national campaigns
B. They were responsible for policy-making
C. They served as legal advisors
D. They interacted directly with the community and managed day-to-day operations
D. They interacted directly with the community and managed day-to-day operations
When did the classic era of political machines end?
A. 1950
B. 2000
C. 1976 with the death of Chicago boss Richard J. Daley
D. 1900
C. 1976 with the death of Chicago boss Richard J. Daley
What was one major challenge faced by political machines?
A. Balancing the needs of diverse communities while maintaining power
B. Lack of public support
C. Insufficient funding
D. Too much regulation
A. Balancing the needs of diverse communities while maintaining power
Why were political machines considered hierarchical organizations?
A. Because they had a structured system with different levels of leadership
B. Because they had a single leader
C. Because they only operated in rural areas
D. Because they focused on military organization
A. Because they had a structured system with different levels of leadership
