Which statement best describes how media can shape public policy?
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a. the media monitor public opinion, gather information, and then
report the people's desires to the government.
b. the government informs the media about changes it is
considering, and the media poll the people to get their input.
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c. the government makes policy decisions, the media cover the
decisions, and people call for changes.
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d. media coverage of an issue creates a change in public opinion.
elected officials take that opinion into account and pursue new
policies.
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The answer is C.

The government makes policy decisions, the media cover the

decisions, and people call for changes.

Explanation:

part a. there were 250 teenagers surveyed (100% of tenagers = 250)therefore 1 % = 250/100 = 2.5 76% = 1% x 76 = 2.5 x 76 = 190 teenagers of the 250 surveyed liked burgerspart b: jane surveyed 25% (which is equal to 50 teenagers, i.e. a quarter of the teenagers surveyed is 50) to get 100% we simply get 4 quarters, i.e. multiply 50 by 4 = 200 teenagers were surveyed by jane. part c: it is impossible to give an example where a percentage is greater than 100%, since, by definition , percentage means "per 100".

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)