Public Opinion - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1990

A common means of influencing public opinion is

A. Public policy-making
B. Legislation
C. Propaganda
D. Lobbying

Question 7:

• JAMB 1990

The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is

A. By examining the questions asked by journalists
B. By the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
C. By referendum
D. Through opinion poll

Question 8:

• JAMB 1992

The biased presentation of information in order to influence public opinion is referred to as

A. Mobilization
B. Propaganda
C. Indoctrination
D. Distortio

Question 9:

• JAMB 1995

Public opinion is the view expressed by a

A. Few members of the society
B. Majority of the members in a society
C. Majority of the members of a society
D. Group of individuals in a society

Question 10:

• JAMB 1997

A systematic effort to manipulate the beliefs, attitudes and actions of the public through the mass media and other means is called

A. Political education
B. Public opinion
C. Propaganda
D. Brainstorming