Question 33
Public Opinion and Mass MediaPublic opinion on the performance of a government is best measured by
- A.military strength.
- B.general elections
- C.the mass media
- D.parliamentary debates.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (general elections)
Explanation
At a general election the whole electorate judges the government by re-electing or rejecting it, so it is the best measure of opinion on its performance.