In public policy, the iron triangle refers to ______.
A) agreements among members of Congress to vote for bills that other members favor, so that others will support bills that a member wants
B) a procedural move in Congress that directs committees to create or revise legislation to meet a specific budgetary target
C) a policymaking relationship between interest groups, congressional committees, and relevant bureaucrats
D) the rewarding of presidential supporters with appointments to bureaucratic positions

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The iron triangle refers to the close, stable connections among agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees or subcommittees, which work together to advance and protect certain policies or legislative interests.

In Public Policy, the Iron Triangle Refers to ______