Which of the following is a reason that some argue the model of the iron triangle is no longer as relevant in describing U.S. policymaking?
A. Interest no longer have access to congressional hearings.
B. Division between the executive and legislative branches is so far gone that they no longer communicate with each other.
C. Congress no longer has discretionary funds to spend outside of entitlement programs.
D. So many interest groups are prevalent, it is difficult to exclude any interest from policy decision-making.
D. So many interest groups are prevalent, it is difficult to exclude any interest from policy decision-making.
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