Question

question which of the following statements about the major forces shaping public opinion is true? select an answer a. family and friends used to have a major influence over one’s attitudes and opinions; however, in the age of social media, this is no longer the case. b. with increasing mobility within the united states, there is little regional variation in political attitudes and ideology. c. social group memberships, like race, gender, and ethnicity, exert less influence on public opinion than in the past. d. white evangelical protestants are more likely to hold conservative views, while those without any religious affiliation are more likely to hold liberal views.

Explanation:

Family and friends still have influence, so A is incorrect. There is still regional variation in US political attitudes despite mobility, so B is wrong. Social group memberships like race, gender, ethnicity still strongly influence public opinion, so C is false. White evangelical Protestants tend to be more conservative - leaning and those unaffiliated with religion are often more liberal - leaning in the US context.

Answer:

D. White evangelical Protestants are more likely to hold conservative views, while those without any religious affiliation are more likely to hold liberal views.