What Is the Relationship Between Congressional Committees and Interest Groups

question 97

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between congressional committees and interest groups within the iron triangle?

• A) Interest groups provide objective information and conduct research on behalf of a congressional committee in a certain area of policy.
• B) Interest groups pressure members of congressional committees to implement policies that would benefit that interest group.
• C) Interest groups introduce new policies and legislation to members of congressional committees for consideration.
• D) Interest groups work with congressional committees to improve existing policies to benefit more Americans.

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Definitions:

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