Beyond an Iron Triangle, a Broader Set of Actors Who

question 64

Multiple Choice

Beyond an iron triangle, a broader set of actors who all have a vested interest in an area of public policy and try to collectively influence their policy area is generally referred to as

• A) an issue network.
• B) Congressional committees.
• C) an emergent network.
• D) executive agencies.
• E) private interest groups.

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Definitions:

Y-intercept

The point where a line or curve crosses the y-axis of a graph, indicating the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Regression Equation

A statistical method for estimating the relationships among variables, often used for predicting the value of a dependent variable based on the values of one or more independent variables.

Linear Regression

A statistical method for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables using a linear equation.

Correlational Analysis

A statistical method used to determine the degree to which two variables are related.