Ronald Reagan's inability to dismantle the Department of Education reflects the power of
A) the merit system.
B) iron triangles.
C) the Federal Register.
D) devolution.
E) separation of powers.

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Iron triangles are networks of influence between bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees that mutually benefit from policies and funding. The Department of Education formed its own iron triangle with education interest groups and congressional committees, making it difficult for Reagan to dismantle the department despite his promises to do so during his presidential campaign. Thus, the power of the iron triangle prevented Reagan from achieving his goal of eliminating the Department of Education.

Ronald Reagan's Inability to Dismantle the Department of Education Reflects