The news stories with the most direct influence on the political process of a country are <u>a) effects of new laws</u> and <u>d) coverage of primary speeches.</u>
<h3>What is the political process?</h3>
The political process is the process that helps in the formulation and administration of public policies. Public policies emanate from the interaction between social groups, political leadership, and political institutions, through public opinions.
<h3>Answer Options:</h3>
a) effects of new laws
b) stock market reports
c) reports of world events
d) coverage of primary speeches
e) discussions of health problems
f) investigations of corporations
Thus, the news stories with the most direct influence on the political process are not stock market, world events, health issues, or investigations of corporations, but <u>Options A and D</u>.
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