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:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Preferred Stock

A category of corporate ownership that ranks above common stock in terms of asset claims and earnings, usually providing fixed dividend payouts.

Guaranteed Dividend

A dividend that is promised to be paid to shareholders of a company out of future earnings or profit.

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

Noncumulative preferred stock is a type of preferred stock where missed dividend payments are not required to be paid back to the shareholder.