political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that\nwere qualified.\nwere…

political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that\nwere qualified.\nwere anti - union.\npromised their votes.\npromised good discounts.

political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that\nwere qualified.\nwere anti - union.\npromised their votes.\npromised good discounts.

Answer

Answer:

C. promised their votes.

Brief Explanations:

Political machines were known for using patronage - in this case, approving public work projects in exchange for political support like promised votes.