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THE IMPACT OF THE MEDIA On the Public. CE.9a. Questions. What influence do the media have on public policy and policymakers?. The Media Informs and Influences. The media informs policymakers and influences public policy. Media & the Public Agenda.
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Questions What influence do the media have on public policy and policymakers?
The Media Informs and Influences The media informs policymakers and influences public policy.
Media & the Public Agenda Ways the media play an important role in setting the public agenda • Focusing public attention on selected issues • Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated • Holding government officials accountable to the public
Media & Communication Government officials use the media to communicate with the public.
Review Examine the impact of the media on public opinion and public policy.