Which of the following accurately describes a relationship that is illustrated by the iron triangle?(1 point)

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Executive agencies provide favorable regulation to interest groups in exchange for campaign funding.
Executive agencies provide favorable regulation to interest groups in exchange for campaign funding.

Members of Congress create bills that support an interest group in exchange for campaign funding.
Members of Congress create bills that support an interest group in exchange for campaign funding.

Executive agencies provide funds to members of Congress in exchange for favorable legislation.
Executive agencies provide funds to members of Congress in exchange for favorable legislation.

Members of Congress help fund interest groups to make legislation and regulation.

Answer 1

The relationship illustrated by the iron triangle is most accurately described by the following statement:

Members of Congress create bills that support an interest group in exchange for campaign funding.

The iron triangle represents the stable relationship between congressional committees (or members of Congress), interest groups (which can include lobbyists), and executive agencies, where each party provides benefits to the others, often resulting in favorable legislation and regulation.