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Machine Politics

Machine Politics . Based on your readings, what is a political machine? To what extent are political machines corrupt? Are political machines necessary?. A Brief History of the Machine. Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed Cater to immigrants, business, and the poor “Street level bureaucrats”

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Machine Politics

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  1. Machine Politics • Based on your readings, what is a political machine? • To what extent are political machines corrupt? • Are political machines necessary?

  2. A Brief History of the Machine • Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed • Cater to immigrants, business, and the poor • “Street level bureaucrats” • Chicago’s machine develops later but the infrastructure is in place through ethnic neighborhoods and the ward system.

  3. Chicago’s 50 Wards

  4. Precincts

  5. How The Machine Works • Ward bosses need votes of the masses • Take care of the masses in return for votes • PATRONAGE • The position of ward boss brings power • Bribes, kickbacks, protection money • GRAFT

  6. QUESTION • To what extent is the machine corruption or practicality? Is the machine vital to keeping the city in a functional working order?

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