A(n) __________ is a type of alliance described by Hugh Heclo that consists of people in Washington-based interest groups, on congressional staffs, in universities and think tanks, and in the mass media, who regularly debate a particular government policy.

A. red tape
B. issue network
C. iron triangles
D. fluid networks
E. laissez-faire


Answer: B

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