What Is the Iron Triangle

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the iron triangle?

• A) the competition between interest groups focused on political, economic, and social policy
• B) an informal group of individuals and organizations focused on specific political or social issues
• C) a broad array of actors that work to influence a policy area in which they have a vested interest
• D) the interaction of interest groups, executive agencies, and lawmakers to form policy

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Definitions:

Orientation

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Culture

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Lesbian

A woman who is emotionally, romantically, and/or sexually attracted to other women.