The media are especially influential in government in all of the following ways except: a. convincing americans to have specific opinions on a wide variety of issues b. giving more coverage to candidates seen as legitimate contenders to win an election c. covering some issues in great detail, while ignoring others d. broadcasting political speeches, debates, and commercials

The media is influential in government in all of the ways except convincing Americans to have specific opinions on a wide variety of issues.

Americans are not usually specifically convinced by media alone. Circumstances such as gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc. often have a strong influence on the American public's personal beliefs when it comes to government issues.

A. convincing Americans to have specific opinions on a wide variety of issues

Explanation:

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