Which of the Following Would Make Up the Three-Way Alliance

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would make up the three-way alliance known as an iron triangle?

• A) The three branches of government
• B) Think tanks, interest groups, and executive agencies
• C) Standing committees, subcommittees, and conference committees
• D) Interest groups, congressional committees, and bureaucrats
• E) Policy experts, bureaucrats, and committee chairpersons

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