An iron triangle is made up of an alliance between: a. The federal courts, the state courts, and interest groups.
b. A legislative committee, an executive agency, and the federal courts.
c. The media, a legislative committee, and the federal courts.
d. A legislative committee, an interest group, and an executive agency.
The correct answer is: d. A legislative committee, an interest group, and an executive agency.
Explanation: An iron triangle is a stable, mutually beneficial relationship formed between three entities: a legislative committee (or subcommittee), an interest group (representing a specific issue or constituency), and an executive agency (which implements policies and regulations). This relationship allows for collaboration to create and reinforce policies that serve the interests of all three parties involved.