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

Question 16:

• JAMB 2004

A major influence on the formation of public opinion is

A. The family
B. The mass media
C. Public journals
D. Peer groups

Question 17:

• JAMB 2006

Public opinion helps a government to

A. Monitor its socio-cultural policy
B. Develop the country inline with the people's aspirations
C. Identify those that are opposed to its policies
D. Monitor the economic situation the country

Question 18:

• JAMB 2010

Public opinion can be measured through

A. Negotiation
B. Strike action
C. Referendum
D. Rumour

Question 19:

• JAMB 2011

Opinion polls are organized to find out the

A. Benefits derived by people from government
B. People's thought about a particular government policy
C. People's expectations from the government
D. Feelings of people about particular issues and policies

Question 20:

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?

A. Constitution
B. Educational institution
C. Mass media
D. Electoral college