What Is One of the Consequences of the Effort to Shape

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is one of the consequences of the effort to shape and channel public opinion?

• A) The line between campaigning and governing has blurred because presidents are more reliant on grassroots public support for winning policy battles.
• B) As the White House takes a more aggressive stand in shaping public opinion, it has limited the opportunities for outside forces to participate.
• C) It has resulted in greater fragmentation of the political attitudes Americans hold because there are so many competing messages.
• D) It has reduced political efficacy because Americans only see competing efforts to shape opinions rather than a real dialogue on the issues.

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