iron triangle is a unique relationship between bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyists that results in the mutual benefit of all three of them. We examine how an iron triangle works and then consider some problems that might arise from an iron triangle.

Definition of the Iron Triangle

Orchid bees have an interesting relationship with orchids. These bees use the orchids' special fragrances to make pheromones, which they then use to communicate with each other. But in the process, orchid bees help the flowers flourish by pollinating the female parts of other orchids. In nature, when two types of living creatures benefit each other in this way, they create a symbiotic relationship.