Which of the following statements about the forces that shape public opinion is NOT true?
A) All governments try to influence, manipulate, or manage their citizens' beliefs.
B) Groups with public or private institutional support are more successful in marketing their ideas than groups who do not have such support.
C) The news media are not simply neutral messengers for the ideas developed by others.
D) Presidents rarely attempt to influence public support for the policies they are promoting.
E) The ways in which the news media frames or interprets events can have a major impact on how the public responds to these events.

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Presidents frequently attempt to influence public support for their policies, often using public speeches, press conferences, and other forms of media to disseminate their message.

Which of the Following Statements About the Forces That Shape