The media primarily influences the making of public policy by?

urging people to take action. condemning specific policy initiatives. promoting specific policy initiatives. providing information about a policy

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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by: providing information about a policy.

For example, let's say the government wants to create less regulation in preserving the environment.

The media could expose how bad will this impact the environment and the government will be publicly forced to cancel their decision.