Authoritative sources in the material are described as including which groups?

• A. Parents, Clergy, News Sources, Bloggers and Social Media
• B. Police, Judges, Legislators, Journalists
• C. Researchers, Students, Policymakers, NGOs
• D. Data Systems, Archives, Libraries, Museums

Answer: (A)

Authority here isn’t limited to official institutions; it spans everyday voices and channels people rely on for guidance. Parents and clergy are traditional sources of influence in many communities, shaping beliefs and interpretations. News sources provide professional, norms-driven reporting that many look to for current information. Bloggers and social media represent modern, peer-driven channels through which ideas spread and become influential. Together, these groups are described in the material as authoritative because they collectively shape what people accept as credible and trustworthy. The other options focus more on formal state, academic, or archival entities, which aren’t the mix highlighted in this material.