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3.19 Evaluating Political Communication

Question 10 • (OC27) US GOVT-2106310-Sem-Meadows

Which best describes the goal of propaganda?

Answer
A
to inform the public about political events
B
to manipulate people’s actions and beliefs
C
to entertain readers with wild exaggerations
D
to illustrate society’s most glaring issues

Explanation

Propaganda is communication designed to influence how people think or act, often by presenting information in a biased or persuasive way. Therefore, the best description is “to manipulate people’s actions and beliefs.” Informing the public can be a purpose of news, but propaganda aims to shape opinions or behavior.

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