The 1986 investigation by Congress into the actions of presidential aides who sought to trade arms for U.S. hostages in Iran and then use some profits for arms sales to support the anti-Marxist contras fighting in Nicaragua is an example of __________ politics.

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The actions of presidential aides trying to trade arms and use the profits for arms sales to support the contras in Nicaragua represent entrepreneurial politics. This type of politics involves high-stakes risks and the use of private initiatives to influence policymaking. It is characterized by a willingness to take risks, pursue personal goals, and be creative in finding ways to accomplish those goals.

The 1986 Investigation by Congress into the Actions of Presidential