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Public Opinion in Democracy
Social Science · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · English Medium · 34 questions and answers
Sample questions
- Q: What is public opinion?
- A: Public opinion is the collective opinion or views of a large section of the people on matters of public importance.
- Q: Why is public opinion important in a democracy?
- A: In a democracy the government is run according to the wishes of the people, so public opinion guides government policy and holds the government accountable.
- Q: What is meant by the media?
- A: The media are the means of mass communication such as newspapers, radio, television, films and the internet that spread information to large numbers of people.
- Q: What are the two types of media that shape public opinion?
- A: Traditional media (print media, radio and television) and new media (digital and social media).
- Q: Which social institutions and organisations help shape public opinion?
- A: Religious institutions, caste-religious organisations, student and youth movements, women's equality movements, trade unions, human rights groups, merchant associations and environmental groups.
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