GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2010 - Question 20
Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 20: Public opinion can be measured through
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
D
Explanation
Public opinioncan be measured through referendum. Referendum is the submission to the electorate forapproval or rejection of some aspects of legislation. It is anice tool for measuring public opinion. This is so due to the fact that itgives out an aggregate view of the people's opinion on a particular publicpolicy. Other methods of measuring public opinion are:i. Direct Observationii. Surveyor Opinion Polliii. Secondary Sources e.g. Information from librariesiv. Electionv. Through Mass Media.

