Question

check your understanding: 9 of 10 question which of the following statements explains why so - called iron triangles are important to policy making? select an answer a. iron triangles establish the super pacs that get members of congress elected. b. iron triangles serve as watchdogs of congress, alerting committees to wasteful spending and malfeasance. c. members of iron triangles hold authority over their policy domain and establish policies that mutually benefit one another. d. members of iron triangles help draw media attention to certain issues and hold considerable sway over public opinion.

Explanation:

Iron - triangles consist of congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups. They work together to shape policies in their domain for mutual benefit. Option A is incorrect as iron - triangles are not directly related to Super PACs. Option B is wrong since they are not watchdogs but rather part of the policy - making process. Option D is inaccurate as their main role is not media attention or swaying public opinion but policy - making.

Answer:

C. Members of iron triangles hold authority over their policy domain and establish policies that mutually benefit one another.