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The corrupt political bosses got voters for their parties by doing favors for people such as offering turkey dinners, summer boat rides, providing jobs for immigrants, and helping needy families.

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A major way political bosses get votes is called patronage. Patronage is

appointing people to government jobs for political purposes.

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