________ is when individuals or interest groups pressure the government to act in their favor

A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group describes

A) a policy triathlon. B) an iron triangle. C) an issue network. D) a logroll. E) gerrymandering.

Which of the following statements about the national debt is true?

a. The debt is the same thing as the deficit. b. Interest on the debt is a large expenditure item in the federal budget. c. The Constitution requires that the debt be paid off by the year 2010. d. The Constitution prohibits the federal government from holding any debt. e. The federal government completely paid off the national debt in 1999.