Which term describes corrupt local politicians who took bribes and offered services in exchange for votes?

• A. Boss Tweed
• B. Political Bosses
• C. Ward Chiefs
• D. City Clerks

Answer: (B)

Focuses on political machines and the people who ran them, using favors and bribery to win votes. The best term for corrupt local politicians who took bribes and offered services in exchange for votes is political bosses. These bosses led organized urban machines, trading jobs, contracts, and city favors for political support and votes. A famous example is Boss Tweed of Tammany Hall, which helps illustrate how this system operated in practice. The other options refer to specific roles or a single individual rather than the broad phenomenon; ward chiefs and city clerks describe positions within the system, while Boss Tweed is a person, not the general term for the group.