Influence on Public Opinion

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AP US Government › Influence on Public Opinion

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The first and most influencing group on one's political socialization is who?

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Yellow Journalism is a term used to refer to journalism that

3

Which of these do Americans choose most often as a source of news?

4

A(n) ___________ is a widely-known (generally) individual who has the ability to effect public opinion on a particular matter.

5

When the media engage in agenda setting, they are telling us __________.

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In what way has the format of the "big three" news networks changed since the 1960s, making it harder for candidates to get their message across?

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The overall business of the media, in whatever form, is to __________.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the average American newspaper?

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What is the principal effect of television on public opinion?

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The practice of reporting shocking or abhorrent news stories for the sake of expanding readership is called __________.

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