Public Opinion
Who said ‘The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of the government?
Ernest Barker
H.J. Laski
Lord Bryce
Gettell
Gettell
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Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as an agency of public opinion?A. The Press
B. Eeducational Institutions
C. Political Parties
D. None of the above
Which one of the following is not a great hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
A. Disparity in wealth
B. Right to leisure
C. Lethargy of the people
D. Illiteracy
Which one of the following does not help in the formation of public opinion?
A. Newspapers
B. Educational system
C. Radio
D. Playground
Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:
A. It is committed to the policies of the government
B. It is free and impartial
C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
D. It is highly critical of government policies
The political parties influence the public opinion by:
A. Propagating their own programme
B. By criticizing the government
C. By acquainting the people with important public questions
D. By keeping direct contact with the people
Gallup Poll is:
A. A method of propagating a set of public opinion
B. A method of gauging public opinion on specific issues through sample questioning of individuals representing cross section of society
C. An American term used for midterm elections
D. A term used for general elections in
For the formation of sound public opinion it is essential that:
A. The government should be coalition one
B. The government should be non-aligned
C. The government should bot control mass media
D. There should be single party system
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