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) the mass media

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Iron triangles refer to the close relationships between agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees that work together to promote mutually beneficial policies. The Department of Education has its own iron triangle, consisting of education interest groups, Congress, and the department itself. This strong network made it difficult for Reagan to eliminate the department, even though he had campaigned on the promise to do so.

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