Machine Politics Poli 213; Fall 2006. Overview Formal Structure of the Machine Rise of the Machines Demise of the Machines.

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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

Neighborhood level ( 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

Formal Structure Precinct Captains Alderman City divided into different “wards” with each ward electing representative (i.e., “Alderman” or “Councilman,” or “ward boss”)

Formal Structure Precinct Captains Alderman Responsibilities: maintain connections between government and business community (both licit and illicit) represent/connect neighborhood to government

Formal Structure Precinct Captains 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