Households play the largest role as economic decision makers.
In the US and certainly among many other nations, the news media has a strong influence on policy makers and the citizens can be influenced by the media as well. When the citizens views, measured either by elections or opinion polls is made clear, it will effect policy makers. The media can influence both the government and the public as well. The fact is that in modern nations, there are so many issues at stake, what is or what is not important is often lost in the numerous events and issues all going on at the same time.
Question needs to be more defined. What war is being referred to?
Opinion. Cuba did not like that America took some if their foreign land. This is why they stayed communist.
Both used economic power to spread U.S. influence abroad
Lithuania had no influence on the US.
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Both were interested in opening new markets around the worl.
Both were interested in opening new markets around the world.
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.
US Supreme Court Justices should not be influenced by Political pressure, popular opinion, or their own biases. They should only compare the case in the light of the US Constitution.