A centralized organization that dominated local politics by controlling elections, sometimes by illegal means, is known as which of the following?

A) Party ideology
B) Campaign committee
C) Party machine
D) Party conference
E) Party government

Party Machine

A type of political party organization that relies on material inducements, such as patronage, to win votes and to govern.

Local Politics

Political activities, decisions, and policies that occur at the municipal or regional level, often involving local government and community issues.

Controlling Elections

The oversight and regulation processes ensuring fairness, transparency, and accuracy in the conduct of elections.