Iron Triangle Quick Check

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An illustration shows the interaction between Congress, bureaucracy, and interest group. The illustration shows each of the three groups represented as a corner of a triangle. To and from arrows depict the following relationships. Congress to bureaucracy: give funding authority. Bureaucracy to Congress: clarify legislation. Bureaucracy to interest group: pass friendly legislation. Interest group to bureaucracy: lobby for Congressional support. Interest group to Congress: give donations. Congress to interest group: create favorable regulations.

How does an interest group use the Iron Triangle to influence Congress?

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Interest groups clarify legislation for Congress.
Interest groups clarify legislation for Congress.

Interest groups create legislation for bureaucratic agencies.
Interest groups create legislation for bureaucratic agencies.

Interest groups give funding authority to bureaucratic agencies.
Interest groups give funding authority to bureaucratic agencies.

Interest groups donate to political campaigns of Congress members.

Answer 1

Interest groups donate to political campaigns of Congress members.