Before revision: Definition Political patronage, while often assocJapanese political factional leaders are expected to distribute mochidai (literally snack-money) funds to help subordinates win elections The Encyclopædia Britannica defines "political machine" as "a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state".
After revision: Definition The Encyclopædia Britannica defines "political machine" as "a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state".