Question

question 3 of 18
ush.commonassessmentunit3
how the political machine works
machines maintain power over city governments
political machines work to control city politics
they created a temporary system of reform to regulate businesses
they established a self - sustaining system of influence and control
they weakened the role of voters in elections so candidates could bypass voters
they eliminated corruption in city governments

Explanation:

Political machines were self - sustaining systems that aimed to maintain power over city governments and control city politics. They used various means to influence voters and city officials for their own gain.

Answer:

They established a self - sustaining system of influence and control.