The events and issues that concern the people at large, including politics and public policy, are described by which term?

• A. Mass Media
• B. Gatekeeper/Agenda Setter
• C. Public Affairs
• D. Opinion Leaders

Answer: (C)

Public affairs refers to the realm that covers politics, public policy, and the issues that matter to the general public. It describes how government actions, policy debates, and civic concerns affect people and how those concerns are communicated and addressed. This makes it the best fit for “the events and issues that concern the people at large, including politics and public policy.”

Mass media are the channels through which information is delivered, not the issues themselves. The gatekeeper/agenda setter idea focuses on how media decide which topics get attention, rather than describing the topics. Opinion leaders are individuals who influence others’ views, not the broad set of issues and events the public cares about.