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WAEC Government 1998 Question 28

Question 28

Public Opinion and Mass Media

Public opinion is defined as the

  1. A.opinion of political leaders and public officials
  2. B.expressed views of the active and conscious citizens
  3. C.published views of the ruling party
  4. D.opinion of the entire citizenry
  5. E.opinion of the uneducated public
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (expressed views of the active and conscious citizens)

Explanation

Public opinion is the views expressed by the informed and active section of the public on public issues; it is rarely the view of every single citizen.