The Political Machine

Political machinery is supported by continued immigration, sponsorship and expansion of wealth, ultimately the reformers phase out the public rather than private goods, and the urban population to public works and skilled workers Demand expanded. Between 1800 and 1920, more than 18 million immigrants from Europe were rushing into the United States and political machinery was supported in search of economic opportunities and political and religious freedom.

Immigrants from Europe (especially from Ireland, Italy, and Germany) promoted the development of political machinery in the big cities of the United States that gained control of local governments and state governments at this time. A political machine is a party organization that uses concrete incentives such as work and favor to win the voter's loyalty. This machine also features advanced leadership control over membership activities. In the Golden Age, the party machine was the core element of the lives of millions of people in the United States. For urban dwellers, their parties and governments are actually interchangeable during this time.

The main purpose of political machinery is not to provide a good government, but to maintain its strength, but to govern politics, improve facilities and services, absorb immigrant groups, develop business and industry We restructured municipal administration to promote. Supporters of political institutions like 'Mayor of Chicago' Richard J. Daley (1902-76) strengthened "power" the power by the hands of boss and the power and authority of the municipal government to cope with the urban problems are effective It is guaranteed. But this term is derogatory, as political machines in cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City are also responsible for abuse of power.

A political machine is a political group that supports the support of authoritative bosses and small groupings of supporters and corporate groups (usually campaign personnel) who will be compensated for their efforts. The power of a machine depends on the ability of the worker to vote for the candidate on the election day. These elements are common to most political parties and organizations, but they are dependent on political power levels and rewards and are essential for political machinery, often reinforced by a strong party whip structure. Machines often have political bosses and often rely on sponsorship, damages, "behind-the-scenes" management, and long-term political relations within a representative democratic structure. Machines are usually permanent, not single elections or events. This word may have a derogatory meaning and refers to a corrupt political machine.