which of the following agencies helps the most in shaping public opinion?
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A.
pressure groups -
B.
mass media -
C.
college and universities -
D.
peer groups
Correct Answer: Option B
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