Iron triangles and issue networks
CLEP American Government, Chapter 29 Iron triangles and issue networks An iron triangle is a relatively stable, reciprocal relationship among three participants: a congressional committee or subcommittee, an administrative agency, and an organized interest. The committee supplies legislation, budgets, and oversight; the agency supplies implementation and expertise; the group supplies information, political support, and feedback […]
Revolving door
CLEP American Government, Chapter 29 Revolving door The revolving door describes movement of personnel between government and organizations affected by government policy. An agency lawyer may join a regulated industry's association; a private engineer may enter public service; a legislative aide may become a lobbyist. The movement can transfer valuable knowledge about law, procedure, implementation, […]
