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Which of the following agencies helps the most in shaping public opinion?

A.

pressure groups

B.

mass media

C.

college and universities

D.

peer groups

Correct answer is B

Public opinion can be influenced by agegenderincome, 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