Public opinion is a view that is?

A. held by the majority
B. active in the public realm
C. widely publicized
D. no longer a secret.

Correct Answer:

Option A – held by the majority

Explanation

Public opinion is a view that is held by the majority. As far as public opinion is concerned, the view must be held and expressed by the majority of society.

According to G. A. I. Ofoegbu (1999), public opinion is the beliefs, values and attitudes which are commonly held and expressed by the majority of the people on a given issue.