Look at the graphic below.

which phrase best fits in the blank box?
wasted government money
gave citizens government money
encouraged people to vote
supported government investigations

The correct answers are "wasted government money".

Political machines are created when organized institutions such as strong political parties arise to power. These organizations could tend to design an apparatus which will function in order to benefit the party's interests instead of the benefit of the overall society. This is often seen in cases of nepotism and favoritism towards certain industries by exercising policies which benefit them.

4 copper and gold, the california gold rush is why im pretty sure.