In an iron triangle,the interest group
A)is legally excluded from any interactions with congressional committees and administrative agencies.
B)provides campaign contributions to members of Congress and lobbies for larger administrative agency budgets.
C)organizes grassroots mobilizations against administrative agencies and congressional incumbents.
D)files formal lawsuits and amicus briefs against administrative agencies and congressional incumbents.

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In an iron triangle, interest groups provide campaign contributions to members of Congress and lobby for larger administrative agency budgets in order to influence policy decisions in their favor. This is a key characteristic of the iron triangle system, where interest groups, Congress, and administrative agencies form a mutually beneficial relationship. The other options do not accurately describe the role of interest groups in iron triangles.

In an Iron Triangle,the Interest Group