Which statement explains how political bosses were able to gain and maintain power?

a. they bribed state and local officials in return for government appointments.
b. they gave to constituents on the local level in return for their votes.
c. they used the courts to delay elections until they consolidated their power.
d. they withheld local services until people pledged to give the boss their votes

The statement which explains how political bosses were able to gain and maintain power is definitely b. They gave help to constituents on the local level in return for their votes. That is a common thing that you can come across, they contribute in their political future in this way and usually it works.

Don jorge (1) se levantaba a las seis de la mañana. vivía cerca del ayuntamiento, pero le gustaba llegar temprano. (2) salir de su casa, tomaba un desayuno bien completo: café con leche, tostadas, queso y fruta. ya en el ayuntamiento, (3) se reunía con su secretario para ver la agenda del día. (4) ver la agenda, se tomaba un café. él siempre se tomaba un café (5) leía la prensa del día. (6) , don jorge recibía a los ciudadanos que querían hablar con él.