which of the following agencies helps the most in shaping public opinion?

GOVERNMENT
WAEC 2018

which of the following agencies helps the most in shaping public opinion?

  • A. pressure groups
  • B. mass media
  • C. college and universities
  • D. peer groups

Correct Answer: B. mass media

Explanation

Public opinion can be influenced by age, gender, income, hobbies, race, religion,occupation, etc., as well as the economic situation during or concerning a public issue. Public opinion is mostly influenced by mass media which includes television, magazines, radio, and newspapers. This is so because, it reaches a wide range of audience and opinions about governement policies and style of leadership is formed based on what is reported by the mass media



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