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What is a political machine?

A
a political party organization that gives kickbacks to businesses
B
a political party organization that gives favors in exchange for votes
C
a company that promises political services in exchange for tax breaks
D
a company that fights bribes, mismanagement, and political corruption
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In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

A
votes.
B
kickbacks.
C
taxes.
D
bribes.
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What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system?

A
Exams to become a civil servant were easy to pass.
B
The civil service reforms strengthened the spoils system.
C
There were few or no specific requirements for office holders.
D
It was applauded when an official was removed from office.
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Which argument did supporters of the spoils system use?

A
The spoils system promotes fairness.
B
The spoils system promotes democracy.
C
The spoils system promotes party loyalty.
D
The spoils system promotes justice.
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Under the spoils system in federal and state government,

A
elected officials appointed supporters to key positions.
B
the most deserving people received government positions.
C
most government officials stayed in office from term to term.
D
Democrats, not Republicans, were appointed to key positions.
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Over time, the spoils system developed into the

A
merit-based system.
B
political reform movement.
C
political machine system.
D
civil service movement.
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Which statment reveals the extent of William M. “Boss” Tweed’s influence over New York City government in the late 1800s?

A
Tweed got his hand-picked candidates elected governor and mayor.
B
Tweed exposed the corruptness of the New York City political machine.
C
Tweed forged all state government documents and official letters.
D
Tweed got political cartoonist Thomas Nast fired from a newspaper.
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How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act weaken the spoils system after President Garfield died?

A
The act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.
B
The act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.
C
The act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.
D
The act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.
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Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine?

A
President Ulysses Grant
B
President James Garfield
C
William M. Tweed
D
Thomas Nast
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People who opposed reform efforts led by President Garfield were called

A
Democrats.
B
Republicans.
C
Spoilists.
D
Stalwarts.

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