Formerly Called Iron Triangles, ______ Are Comprised of Interest Groups

question 33

Multiple Choice

Formerly called iron triangles, ______ are comprised of interest groups, congressional subcommittees, and an executive agency that are less likely to be influenced by public opinion, since they typically work closely together out of the public eye.

• A) independent regulatory commissions
• B) issue networks
• C) advocacy coalitions
• D) filibusters

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Definitions:

Outright Quackery

The promotion and sale of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices and products.

Unnecessary Surgery

Surgical interventions that are not essential for the health or survival of the patient and could be avoided.

Techniques of Neutralization

A theory suggesting individuals rationalize or justify their deviant behaviors by denying responsibility, injury, or the victim, among other defenses.

Denying the Obvious

The refusal to accept or acknowledge facts or truths that are clear and apparent to others.