AP US Government : Iron Triangle

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Example Question #11 : Iron Triangle

Iron Triangles can be considered an example of __________.

Possible Answers:

Federalism

PACs

Soft Power

Issue Networks

None of these answers are correct

Correct answer:

Issue Networks

Explanation:

Issue Networks are collections of people and groups that influence the government for a single issue, often compensating Congress and government agencies with donations or electoral support. Soft Power refers to the use of economic and other non-violent means of influence. Federalism refers to a system that is divided by a federal (national) government and regional (for instance, state) governments, like the US government. PAC is an acronym of Political Action Committee (special interest groups).

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