A. Democratic system
B. Dictatorial system
C. Both democratic as well as dictatorial systems
D. The smooth working of all types of political systems
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Who defined public opinion as ‘the opinion held by the majority and passively acquiesced in by the minority.”
A. Lord Bryce
B. Laski
C. J.S. Mill
D. Lowell
Who compared the voice of the people with the voice of God:
A. Hobbes
B. Laski
C. Machiavelli
D. Green
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?
A. Ernest Barker
B. H.J. Laski
C. Lord Bryce
D. Gettell
Certain features of public opinion are given below, but one of them has been wrongly listed. Tick the same.
A. Public opinion is definite opinion
B. Public opinion is based on sound arguments and reasons
C. Gererally it is the opinion of the intellectual minority
D. Public opinion is based on common good
Education can help in the formation of public opinion when it:
A. Imparts committed education
B. Helps in developing moral character
C. Helps in developing sound physique
D. Helps in developing freethinking
E. Ensures that all get free education
Press can help in the formation of public opinion if:
A. It is under party control
B. It is under government control
C. It is highly critical of opposition policies
D. It is highly critical of government policies
E. It is impartial and free
Which one of the following is a hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
A. Circulation of political literature
B. Freedom to political parties to spread ideas
C. Removal of illiteracy
D. Widespread illiteracy
E. Periodical elections
Which one of the following is not a hindrance in the formation of public opinion?
A. Committed press
B. Controlled mass media
C. Single party political system
D. Widespread education
E. Disparities in wealth
One of the important agencies, which help in the formation of public opinion, is:
A. Cooperative societies
B. Controlled
C. Committed judiciary
D. Open platform
E. Single party legislature