Question

Critics thought that many officials appointed by political machines were

A.qualified and honest.
B.experienced and trustworthy.
C.unqualified and corrupt.
D.inexperienced and honest.

Answer 1

The answer is C. unqualified and corrupt. Political machines were a big issue because they accumulated votes unfairly and only worked to serve the interests of the political machines, not the people.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) unqualified and corrupt.

Critics thought that many officials appointed by political machines were unqualified and corrupt.

Political machines are political groups led by a powerful leader or a small group of politicians that shared a common personal agenda. The political machine has its own interest and tries to maintain enough votes to maintain the administrative and political power in a state, or city. It is called a machine for the way it operates with efficiency and respecting the well-structured hierarchy of the group that allows it to function. Some critics thought that many officials appointed by political machines were unqualified and corrupt.