What is the iron triangle? Describe the differing views of scholars on the iron triangle.
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Ans: The iron triangle is a type of informal policy-making relationship among different committees and administrations. It is called a triangle because there are generally three points of bureaucracy, Congress, and an interest group.It is referred to as iron because it is almost always impenetrable by groups who represent the public. Some scholars see the iron triangle as a defining policy-making relationship while others say the relationship is more one of issue networks.
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