Political machines resorted to tactics to maintain control. machine bosses bought voter support with jobs and favors.
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Generally speaking, political machines resorted to "corrupt" tactics to maintain control, since bribing people with either jobs or money to secure their vote is highly unethical. 

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Because broadest terms allows the law flexibility depending on changing society and circumstances.