Formerly Called Iron Triangles, ______ Are Informal Groupings of Interest

question 35

Multiple Choice

Formerly called iron triangles, ______ are informal groupings 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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