As party machines lost influence, intraparty factional conflicts intensified in many cities

Assess the occurrence of discrimination in the United States today. To what degree does discrimination still exist? Which groups are particularly affected and in what concrete ways? How would you suggest that Americans overcome this problem?

What will be an ideal response?

Councils of government (COGs) function as _____

a. planning and coordinating bodies for local governments b. state "watchdogs" to monitor local governments c. federal "watchdogs" to monitor local governments d. policymaking boards for special districts e. councils of county judges that make decisions for metropolitan statistical areas