Lobbying and the Iron Triangle
The close relationships between congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups that create mutually beneficial policy networks — sometimes at the expense of the public interest.
Real World
The defence iron triangle — linking the Pentagon, the Senate Armed Services Committee, and defence contractors like Lockheed Martin — has sustained the US military budget even during post-Cold War drawdowns, as each actor benefits from continued spending.
Exam Focus
Name all three corners of the triangle with a specific example; vague references to 'government and business' will not access the higher mark bands.
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