GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2003 - Question 15

Government 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 15: Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Public opinion becomespolitically relevant when it influences the decisions of government. Some functions of public opinionare as follows:(1) It directs government to know what the publicthink about its policies and actions.(2) It helps the government to know the needs andaspirations of its citizens.(3) It brings about the formulation of policies andtaking actions that are in the best interest of majority of the citizens.(4) It provides valuable information about thosecontesting elections. This on condition that the election is free and fair.(5) It helps the voters to cast their votes forpopular candidates.Public opinion is then said tobe relevant if it causes any or some of the points raised above to take place,especially number 1, 2 and 3 points.