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Political machine — A political machine is an unofficial system of a political organization based on patronage, the spoils system, behind the scenes control, and longstanding political ties within the structure of a representative democracy. Machines sometimes have… … Wikipedia
political machine — In U.S. politics, a political organization that controls enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of its community. The rapid growth of cities in the 19th century created huge problems for city governments, which were often… … Universalium
political machine — po.litical ma chine n [singular] AmE the system used by people with the same political interests to make sure that political decisions give advantages to themselves or to their group ▪ the Chicago mayor s political machine … Dictionary of contemporary English
political machine — noun a group that controls the activities of a political party he was endorsed by the Democratic machine • Syn: ↑machine • Hypernyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation … Useful english dictionary
political machine — noun A local political organization that controls a large number of personal votes and can therefore exert political influence … Wiktionary
political machine — noun (singular) AmE the system used by people with the same political interests to make sure that political decisions bring advantage to themselves or to their group … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
political machine — /pəˌlɪtɪkəl məˈʃin/ (say puh.litikuhl muh sheen) noun the group of experienced and senior members of a political party who, through their knowledge of the workings of the party, are able to manipulate it to achieve desired results …
The Political Machine 2008 — Infobox VG title = The Political Machine 2008 developer = Stardock publisher = Ubisoft designer = engine = released = vgrelease|NA=June 17, 2008 genre = Strategy modes = Single player, multiplayer ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Everyone 10+ platforms … Wikipedia
The Political Machine — Infobox VG title = The Political Machine developer = Stardock publisher = Ubisoft designer = engine = released = vgrelease|NA=2004 08 10 genre = Strategy modes = Single player, multiplayer ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Teen platforms = PC media = CD… … Wikipedia
the political machine — political system, political apparatus … English contemporary dictionary