The broad array of actors beyond legislators, bureaucrats, and ...

[Awilson837]

The broad array of actors beyond legislators, bureaucrats, and lobbyists who try to collectively influence a policy area in which they maintain a vested interest are known as
 
  a. the iron triangle.
  b. a policy network.
  c. an issue network.
  d. nonprofit organizations.
  e. special interest networks.

Question 2

The interdependence of Pratt & Whitney, the Department of Defense, and congressional committees is an example of how the iron triangle approach to public policy
 
  a. has institutionalized the role of interest groups in the exercise of American democracy.
  b. has resulted in the capture of government agencies by powerful interest groups.
  c. has resulted in less informed policymakers who blindly follow lobbyists advice.
  d. demonstrates the ineffectiveness of iron triangle relationships.
  e. has resulted in an inflated budget based on biased advice of lobbyists.

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

[Awilson837]

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[scottmt]

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