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What are the three parts of an iron triangle? Interest groups, Congress, and bureaucratic agencies.
What does congress do in the iron triangle? Congress makes laws
What does the bureaucracy do in the iron triangle? agencies carry out policies
What do interest groups do in the iron triangle? Interest groups give money/info
How do members of an iron triangle benefit each other? They trade support, funding, and favorable policies to protect their interests.
What is an issue network? A large, loose group of people who come together around an issue.
Who can be part of an issue network? Anyone—experts, media, interest groups, and the public.
How is an issue network different from an iron triangle? It is open and flexible instead of closed and stable.
Why are issue networks more democratic? More people can join and share ideas.
How long do iron triangles usually last? A long time due to strong relationships.
How long do issue networks last? Usually temporary, until the issue is resolved.
Do iron triangles have a lot of conflict? No, members usually agree.
Do issue networks have conflict? Yes, members often disagree.
What type of policies do iron triangles focus on? Narrow, specific issues.
What type of issues do issue networks focus on? Broad or multiple issues.
Why are iron triangles resistant to change? Members benefit from the system and want to keep it the same.
Why can issue networks be slower to act? There are many opinions and disagreements.
How do both iron triangles and issue networks affect policy? They both try to influence government decisions.
How do both systems involve teamwork? Different groups work together to reach policy goals.
What do interest groups provide in an iron triangle? Money, information, and lobbying.
What does Congress provide in an iron triangle? Laws and funding.
What do bureaucratic agencies provide in an iron triangle? Rules, enforcement, and contracts.
How does technology help issue networks? It spreads information and helps organize people quickly.
What is the military-industrial complex (iron triangle example)? Defense companies, Congress, and military agencies working together
What is the military-industrial complex (iron triangle example)? A relationship between defense contractors (interest groups), Congress, and military agencies.
What do interest groups do in the military-industrial complex? Defense companies lobby Congress, provide information, and donate money to support higher military spending.
What does Congress do in the military-industrial complex? Congress approves military budgets and creates policies that benefit defense companies.
What do bureaucratic agencies do in the military-industrial complex? Military agencies (like the Department of Defense) award contracts and carry out defense policies.
How do all three parts work together in the military-industrial complex? Companies push for funding → Congress approves it → agencies spend it on contracts that benefit the companies.
What is an agriculture iron triangle example? A relationship between farm interest groups, Congress, and the Department of Agriculture.
What do interest groups do in the agriculture iron triangle? Farm groups lobby for subsidies, provide information, and support politicians who favor their policies.
What does Congress do in the agriculture iron triangle? Congress passes laws and provides funding for farm subsidies and agricultural programs.
What do bureaucratic agencies do in the agriculture iron triangle? The Department of Agriculture manages programs, distributes subsidies, and enforces policies.
How do all three parts work together in the agriculture iron triangle? Farm groups demand support → Congress funds programs → agencies distribute benefits to farmers.
What is investigative journalism? News that uncovers scandals, corruption, or wrongdoing in government.
What is a watchdog in media? The media’s role in monitoring government and exposing problems.
What is a gatekeeper in media? A person who decides what news gets reported and how it is presented.
What is equal time rule? TV and radio must give equal airtime to political candidates who request it.
How has social media changed campaigns? Candidates can reach voters directly without relying on traditional media.
Why is it easier for media to focus on individuals? It’s simpler to cover one person (like the president) than large groups.
What is infotainment? News that mixes information with entertainment to attract viewers.
Why is media sometimes superficial? It focuses on simple or dramatic stories instead of deep analysis.
What is narrowcasting? Targeting news to specific audiences (like sports or political channels).
What is the “development of media in politics”? How media has changed the way people get political information over time.
What was the impact of the Pentagon Papers? It exposed government secrets and reduced public trust in government.
How did the Watergate Scandal affect media? It increased investigative journalism and media credibility.
What is political agenda setting? Media influences what issues people think are important.
What are the steps in agenda setting? Media highlights an issue → public sees it as important → politicians act on it.
What is framing in media? How media presents a story to shape how people understand it.
What is bias in media? When news favors one side or viewpoint over another.
What is sensationalism? Exaggerating news to make it more exciting and attract attention.
What is trial media? News that presents stories in a way that influences public judgment before facts are clear.
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