Which of the Following Is the Best Description of an Iron

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of an iron triangle?

• A) the stable relationship between a bureaucratic agency, a clientele group, and a legislative committee
• B) the inability to reform federal rules without help from the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the president
• C) the domination of a few large companies in the regulation of iron mining and smelting
• D) the breakdown in the separation of powers between Congress, the federal judiciary, and the president
• E) the stable relationship between a bureaucratic agency, a legislative committee, and the president

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Definitions:

Formal Legitimate Authority

The officially recognized power held by an individual or body, derived from their position within an organizational or legal structure.

Temporary Coalition

A short-term alliance or partnership between individuals or groups for a specific project or to achieve a particular goal.

Single Issue

Focused on or concerned with only one topic, problem, or aspect.

Action Agenda

A list or plan of actions to be taken to achieve specific goals.