Question

iron triangles issue networks a operate over short periods of time to address a specific policy issue operate over long periods of time to address a policy area b influence the enforcement of laws influence public policy goals c alliance made up of the bureaucracy, interest groups, and congress large, complex, and fluid webs of influence d disappear and change over time appear when policies they care about reach congress which of the following is an accurate comparison of iron triangles and issue networks? choose 1 answer: a comparison a b comparison b c comparison c d comparison d

Explanation:

• For Option A: Iron triangles are long - term, and issue networks can be short - term for specific issues, so A is incorrect.
• For Option B: Both iron triangles and issue networks influence public policy (not just iron triangles influencing law enforcement), so B is incorrect.
• For Option C: Iron triangles are indeed an alliance of bureaucracy, interest groups, and Congress. Issue networks are large, complex, and fluid webs of influence (including various actors like academics, activists, etc.). This matches the definitions.
• For Option D: Iron triangles are relatively stable, and issue networks are more fluid and not just appearing when policies reach Congress. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Comparison C