Which of the following is an accurate description of “agenda setting”?(1 point)

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the ability of the president to direct Congress as to which legislation will be considered
the ability of the president to direct Congress as to which legislation will be considered

the ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about
the ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about

the ability of interest groups to impact the specific policy positions that candidates adopt
the ability of interest groups to impact the specific policy positions that candidates adopt

the ability of the media to prescribe what individuals think regarding political issues

Answer 1

The accurate description of "agenda setting" is:

the ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about.

Agenda setting refers to the process by which certain issues are prioritized and made more salient to the public and policymakers, often influenced by the media, political leaders, and interest groups.