When it comes to shaping our perceptions of events and issues, the media
A) provide information, but their ability to shape opinion is reduced by personal knowledge, connections, and pre-existing opinions.
B) ?have almost total control over what people think about and believe about political issues and personalities.
C) ?have no impact at all on shaping opinions, as opinions are formed by personal knowledge and connections.
D) ?only shape the opinions of uneducated and socially isolated citizens.
A
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One of the major flaws in the electoral college system is that
A) the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency. B) the majority party in Congress has an advantage when the electorate votes. C) electors are required to vote according to the wishes of their constituency. D) the incumbent President is usually reelected.
Empirical analysis relies on scientific observation
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.