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Machine Politics
Poli 213; Fall 2006
Overview
• Formal Structure of the Machine
• Rise of the Machines
• Demise of the Machines
Formal Structure
Formal Structure
Neighborhood level (400-500 people)
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Responsibilities: Insure vote for boss leaders
Get the “right” slate of delegates elected
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Resources: Connections to higher ups allow for:
•jobs
•help with city government
•“material” benefits (food, beer)
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Alderman Alderman Alderman
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Alderman Alderman Alderman
City divided into different “wards” with each ward electing representative (i.e., “Alderman” or “Councilman,” or “ward boss”)
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Alderman Alderman Alderman
Responsibilities:
•maintain connections between government and business community (both licit and illicit)
•represent/connect neighborhood to government
Formal Structure
Precinct Captains
Alderman Alderman Alderman
Mayor or Party Boss
Formal Structure
• Responsibilities of Machine Boss/Mayor– Coordinate coalition of ward bosses and
precincts captains to maintain power/control of city government
– Link the precinct/ward to other political players (i.e., state and national officials, business leaders [legal and illegal]
Boss
Ward Bosses
Precinct Captains
Voters
Other Governments
Illicit
Businesses
Industry &Commerce
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