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

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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.

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 help fund interest groups to make legislation and regulation.

Answer 1

The relationship illustrated by the iron triangle is best 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, mutually beneficial relationship between three entities: congressional committees or subcommittees, interest groups (or lobbyists), and government agencies. In this relationship, interest groups provide electoral support, including campaign contributions, to lawmakers in exchange for favorable legislation or policies.