JAMB Government 1985 Question 1

Question 1

Public Opinion and Mass Media

Public opinion is important because it

  1. A.tells government what action it must take
  2. B.lets government know what the people want
  3. C.allows the police to determine trouble makers
  4. D.protects minorities
  5. E.guarantees a free press
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lets government know what the people want)

Explanation

Public opinion shows the government what citizens think and want, so it can respond; it does not bind the government.