How can media influence major policy decisions?

Correct answer: By bringing issues before the public and government

Correct answer: A — media can bring important issues before the public and the government. Newspapers, television, radio and digital platforms can report problems, present evidence, give space to public views and draw attention to the likely effects of a proposed policy. This may influence the public agenda and encourage elected representatives to respond. Media can question those in power, but it does not itself possess the legal authority to approve every policy. Option A is correct because it describes the media’s informational and agenda-setting role. Option B is wrong because final approval or signature belongs to the authorised government institution, not generally to media organisations. Option C is wrong because Parliament’s members are chosen through elections, not appointed by media. Option D is wrong because courts make their decisions through judicial processes, and media cannot alter a judgment. Media reports should still be checked critically because reports may be incomplete or biased. Memory cue: media can inform, question and highlight; it does not replace elected or judicial institutions.