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Political machines were criticized because they
placed unqualified people in public office.
used tax payers money to support welfare systems.
ignored the spoils system.
favored fair employment practices.
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placed unqualified people in public office.
Political machines practiced patronage/spoils: they gave government jobs to supporters and friends regardless of merit, leading to corruption and incompetence (e.g., Tammany Hall).
Political machines practiced patronage/spoils: they gave government jobs to supporters and friends regardless of merit, leading to corruption and incompetence (e.g., Tammany Hall).
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