Asked by Kaileigh

Why were political machines difficult to break up?
They always operated within the law.
They created a cycle of supply and demand.
They used violence to intimidate voters.
They created a cycle of favors for votes.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They created a cycle of favors for votes — offering jobs, services, and patronage in exchange for political support, which built durable loyalties that were hard to break.