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Look at the graphic below.

The chart shows a web with center circle, Opponents of political machines argued that machines, connected to three labels: Put unqualified people into public office, blank, and Ignored the needs of many citizens because they could win elections through corruption.

Which phrase best fits in the blank box?
wasted government money
gave citizens government money
encouraged people to vote
supported government investigations

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wasted government money

Reason: opponents of political machines criticized them for patronage and corruption, which led to wasteful spending and graft.