One of the criticisms levied against the media is that:
A. they play too large a role in determining the issues, events, and personalities that are in the public eye.
B. they do not help to determine what people will talk and think about.
C. they give no relative importance and give all stories equal priority.
D. they play too large arole in supporting the democratic process.
E. they fail to engage in agenda setting where they determine which issues are considered important by the public and by politicians.
Answer: A
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