Female mayoral candidates experience more difficulties raising money and gaining newspaper endorsements than male candidates

Which of the following statements is true of political machines?

a. They generally referred to local American parties that were loosely organized. b. Theycomprised of party workers who worked independentlyat the city level. c. Theywere ineffective in managing a precinct government. d. They assured immigrants a political network to respond to their needs. e. They were devoid of any form of corruption.

The Catholic Church is declining in the developing world

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.