Which of the items below is an accurate description of "Agenda Setting"? Please choose the best answer.

A: The ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about
B: The ability of the media to prescribe what individuals think regarding political issues
C: The ability of the president to direct Congress at to which legislation will be considered
D: The ability of interest groups to impact the specific policy positions that candidates adopt

A: The ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about