Meaning, formation, and measurement of Public Opinion - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

Opinion sampling maybe necessary for the following reasons except________

A. For aggregating popular thinking and standpoint on a subject matter
B. For preparing public expenditure
C. To evaluate the political strength of a political party
D. To inspire public reasoning on population census

Question 3:

• JAMB 1985

Public opinion is important because it

A. Tells government what action it must take
B. Let government know what the people want
C. Allows the police to determine trouble makers
D. Protects minorities
E. Guarantees a free press

Question 4:

• JAMB 1985

Public opinion is important because it

A. Tells government what action it must take
B. Let government know what the people want
C. Allows the police to determine trouble makers
D. Protects minorities
E. Guarantees a free press

Question 5:

• JAMB 1989

Public opinion refers to views and ideas expressed by

A. Citizens regarding government policies or other issues
B. Government regarding the public interest
C. Elites about what the public wants
D. Students about the public