Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:

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

Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?

Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?

A. The aggregate of all identical personal opinions on a specific issue
B. The sum-total of the opinions of a majority
C. The aggregate of personal opinions held by certain influential individuals
D. Politically significant views shared and voiced by relatively large segments in a political community

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 government”

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 government”

A. Barker
B. Garner
C. MacIver
D. Gettell