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Unit 5 – Political Participation
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What is an Iron Triangle in context of policy making?
They are mutually beneficial relationships between bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups.
It refers to a balanced political system with executive, legislative and judicial branches.
It's a hierarchical structure in politics with three levels of power distribution.
An iron triangle represents a conflict among three major political parties or factions.
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