The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

A). urging people to take action.

B). condemning specific policy initiatives.

C). promoting specific policy initiatives.

D) providing information about a policy.

The best answer would be D. The media primarily influences the making of public policy by providing information about a policy. The media is tasked to inform people with facts and not to be biased. They should not convince people of their own opinion. They are to stay between the lines.