Questions and Answers
What is the iron triangle?
A policy making relationship.
Why was the iron triangle created?
To maximize their gain during the policy process.
What does each vertex of the iron triangle represent?
Congressional committee, Interest groups, and Bureaucracy.
Which of the following is an example of an iron triangle?
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What benefit do you receive from the iron triangle?
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The responsibilities of the Congressional Committee include giving ______ and political support to the Federal Bureaucracy.
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The responsibilities of the Congressional Committee include giving friendly legislation and oversight to ______.
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Study Notes
Iron Triangle Overview
- Represents a stable policy-making relationship between three entities: Congressional committees, Interest groups, and the Bureaucracy.
- Designed to maximize the mutual gains of the involved parties during the policy-making process.
- The term "iron triangle" signifies the difficulty in dismantling this relationship once established.
Purpose and Function
- Created to ensure that all three vertices collaborate effectively, yielding favorable policies and benefits for each other.
- Lasting bonds formed through mutual actions help maintain strong connections among the groups involved.
Example of Iron Triangle
- Construction industry as an illustrative example: construction companies lobby Congress for electoral support while also partnering with the Bureaucracy to secure projects like roads or highways.
Benefits of Iron Triangle
- Each vertex supports the others:
- Congressional committees provide funding and support to the Bureaucracy.
- Interest groups receive legislation and oversight from Congressional committees.
- This symbiotic relationship fosters cooperation and stability in policy-making.
Responsibilities of the Congressional Committee
- Allocates funding and logistical support to the Federal Bureaucracy.
- Provides favorable legislation and oversight, ensuring that the interests of groups are prioritized.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of the Iron Triangle, highlighting the relationships between Congressional committees, interest groups, and bureaucracy. Understand how these entities collaborate to shape policies and benefit one another. Dive into a real-world example from the construction industry to illustrate these dynamics.
