WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 6

Question 6

Public Opinion and Mass Media

Which of the following best describes public opinion?

  1. A.Opinion of the elites
  2. B.Opinion of the ruling party
  3. C.Political views of important groups
  4. D.Important political views of large segment of the population
  5. E.Important political views of members of the opposition party
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Answer: D (Important political views of large segment of the population)

Explanation

Public opinion is the view held by a large part of the population on public issues.