A small group of congressional party and committee leaders meet in an unmarked room in the U.S.Capitol and make legislative deals while sipping bourbon.This pattern of group decision making is best described as

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The group decision making described in the scenario is best described as informal bargaining since it involves a small group of leaders meeting in an unmarked room and making deals over drinks. This process is not governed by formal rules or procedures and lacks transparency, making it an example of informal bargaining.

A Small Group of Congressional Party and Committee Leaders Meet