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segrsyd · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Consider the dominance of party machines at the city level until the early twentieth century.

Which reforms altered their power? What enabled political parties to maintain control? Use this assessment to differentiate the ways in which political parties operate today. How have Supreme Court cases facilitated or hindered the consolidation of political power? Are U.S. party politics on a positive or negative trajectory? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A false or unsubstantiated attack on someone's good name and reputation is called __________.

a. slander
b. libel
c. defamation
d. gossip
e. calumny

ultraflyy23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Provide a thorough overview of the party machine phenomenon citing specific examples of its operation (e.g., John Daley of Chicago) Note that money and patronage are key features.
2, Discusses the reform era and assesses its effect on the party machine.
3, Trace the development of party power over, noting the features which remain and those which have changed.
4, Demonstrate a keen awareness of the details and implications of the Citizens United and Speechnow.org Supreme Court rulings on the equivalency of corporate and individual money to speech.
5, Formulate an articulate argument on positive and negative aspects of party power.

Answer to Question 2

c