A system of _______________, as in Italy, encourages the existence of many parties by allotting seats to competing candidates according to the percentage of votes they win.

List the three basic strategies that reformers have used to try to prevent abuse in making campaign contributions. How successful has each strategy been?

Answer:

Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding party machines?

a. Party machines were strongest in rural areas. b. Party machines guaranteed people’s support through patronage. c. Party machines came under attack from reformers in the early 1900s. d. Party bosses had complete control over the nomination process. e. Party machines originated with the Jacksonian Democrats.