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.
Question 2
The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 attempted to give Congress more control over government expenditures by ________.
a. enabling Congress to propose an alternative budget to the president's budget
b. establishing the Ways and Means Committee in the House
c. revoking the president's right to submit a budget to Congress
d. establishing a new cabinet post to coordinate the budget
e. establishing the Appropriations Committee process