The broadcast media influences public opinion in the US by being biased, not reporting all of the news but only reporting what they want the public to know, and by reporting false news.
The entertainment media influences public opinion because too many people believe that what they see on television or in the movies is real.
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How did the central powers and allies try to influence American public opinion
Propaganda
Influence on public opinion can be limited by how informed voters are. Even though what the people think is heard, officials do not take it as a final decision. As a nation we trust elected officials to make the right choice. Americans can also have opinions that are against the truths of an issue. For example, environmentalists pay closer attention to laws that affect our environment.
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The Committee on Public Information was created during World War I.