Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Presidents

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why presidents are less frequently using the tool of going public?

• A)Public opinion is notoriously fickle,and declines in popular approval are inevitable.
• B)Presidents are increasingly relying on institutionalized public and media relations efforts to craft a favorable public image to promote specific policies.
• C)Congress has increasingly delegated its powers to the executive branch,which has reduced the need for presidents to rely on public opinion to advance their policy goals.
• D)Technological change has fragmented the public,leading to declining viewership and readership of mainstream media outlets.
• E)Shrinking and fragmented audiences have raised the costs of going public,casting doubt on the effectiveness of presidential efforts to mobilize public opinion

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