Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Forces

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the forces that shape public opinion?

• A) Groups with public or private institutional support are less successful in marketing their ideas than groups who do not have such support.
• B) The news media are neutral messengers for the ideas developed by others.
• C) Presidents often attempt to influence public support for the policies they are promoting.
• D) The ways in which the news media frame or interpret events have little influence on how the public responds to these events.

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