The news media play an important role in determining the agenda of public debate over foreign policy by
A) providing objective information about an issue.
B) hiring special interest groups to report on policies.
C) expanding coverage of issues to the Internet.
D) deciding what issues to cover.

Question

The news media play an important role in determining the agenda of public debate over foreign policy by
A) providing objective information about an issue.
B) hiring special interest groups to report on policies.
C) expanding coverage of issues to the Internet.
D) deciding what issues to cover.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The news media have the power to decide which issues they will cover and how much attention or prominence they will give to each issue. This selection process can frame public debate and shape public opinion on foreign policy. Thus, the media's news values, biases, and commercial interests can have a significant impact on the foreign policy agenda.

The News Media Play an Important Role in Determining the Agenda