What is the Iron Triangle and why is it important?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
A. Definition of Iron Triangle (Pg. 228-230): a way to describe the "behind the scenes" relationships that exist between groups and legislative actors that determines the policy that is passed by Congress; includes Congressional committees and subcommittees, interest groups, and Congress
B. Why Important (Pg. 228-230): each player in the iron triangle has a stake in a bill in Congress, and each one gives something to the other, and each receives something in return; policy is the result of relationships that are interdependent or symbiotic

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