Public opinion helps a government to?

A. monitor its socio-cultural policy
B. develop the country inline with the people’s aspirations
C. identify those that are opposed to its policies
D. monitor the economic situation the country

Correct Answer:

Option B – develop the country inline with the people’s aspirations

Explanation

Public Opinion helps a government to develop the country in line with the people’s aspirations.

Public Opinion is the beliefs, values, and attitudes which are commonly held and expressed by the majority of the people on a given public issue.

Some of the functions of Public Opinion are as follows:

1. Public Opinion helps the government to know what the public thinks about its policies and actions.
2. It helps a responsible government to moderate her actions if possible to drop some actions that may help to pull down the government.
3. It wakes up the government and its agencies from slumber.
4. It enables the government to know the needs and aspirations of its citizens.
5. It brings about the formulation of policies and taking actions that are in the best interest of the majority of its citizens.