When the Media Act Upon Their Agenda-Setting Function in Politics

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the media act upon their agenda-setting function in politics, they

• A) have the ability to create issues the public will care about.
• B) determine which legislation will reach the House and Senate floors.
• C) impact what issues the public sees as being significant.
• D) enable the public to take a broader political role.

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