Understanding Agenda-Setting in Media and Politics

Medium Unit 5: Political Participation Media And Politics

In the context of political participation, the media plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions and influencing the political landscape. One of the mechanisms through which the media affects political behavior is agenda-setting, which determines which issues are seen as important by the public. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of agenda-setting?

Agenda-setting refers to the ability of the media to dictate political ideology and party platforms.

Agenda-setting involves the media's capacity to influence the public by emphasizing certain topics as more important than others.

Agenda-setting is the process by which media outlets ignore political issues entirely.

Agenda-setting defines the legal framework for political advertising on television.

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