The Power of the Media to Draw Public Attention to Particular

question 9

Multiple Choice

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called ________.

• A) framing
• B) canvassing
• C) agenda setting
• D) polling
• E) the bandwagon effect

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Schedule

A table that shows the different combinations of two goods that can be produced with fixed resources and technology.

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The cost of foregone alternatives, or what is given up in order to pursue a certain action or decision.

Budget

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