Compared with Other Societal Forces, How Does the Role of Government

Compared with other societal forces, how does the role of government influence social culture?

A) Governments influence thinking and behavior through the enforcement of a variety of laws affecting consumption and marketing behaviors.
B) Compared with the early and direct influences of family, religion, school, and the media, governments hold relatively more sway.
C) Americans increasingly complain about the detrimental effects of the government on American culture.
D) Governments influence all aspects of the culture except for consumer behavior.
E) Governments are the first social institution a person is exposed to outside his or her home in all cultures.