Who said ‘The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of the government?

Related Mcqs:

1. Who said “The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of government”

   A. Barker
   B. Garner
   C. MacIver
   D. Gettell

2. In a democratic government, the importance of public opinion is wry great. Democracy becomes real only when there is strong and effective public opinion. Which one of the following statements is relevant regarding the meaning of public opinion?

   A. Public opinion is necessarily majority opinion
   B. Public opinion is the opinion of all the people of the society
   C. Public opinion is opposed to common good
   D. Public opinion is the reasoned and conscious opinion of the dominant action of community based on the ideal of general welfare and common-good

3. Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:

   A. It is committed to the policies of the government
   B. It is free and impartial
   C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
   D. It is highly critical of government policies

4. In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?

   A. It means majority opinion
   B. It means unanimous opinion
   C. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society
   D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good

5. The legislature in a democratic country can influence public opinion by:

   A. Enacting laws
   B. By prescribing the duties of citizens
   C. By granting rights
   D. By focusing public attention on various problems facing the country during the course of parliamentary debates

6. If sound public opinion is to be formed for that it is essential that:

   A. Press should be free
   B. Religious bodies should be active
   C. People should be given the right to property
   D. There should be right to education
   E. There should be right to leisure

7. Which one of the following is a hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?

   A. Circulation of political literature
   B. Freedom to political parties to spread ideas
   C. Removal of illiteracy
   D. Widespread illiteracy
   E. Periodical elections

8. Which one of the following is not a great hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?

   A. Disparity in wealth
   B. Right to leisure
   C. Lethargy of the people
   D. Illiteracy

9. For the formation of sound public opinion it is essential that:

   A. The government should be coalition one
   B. The government should be non-aligned
   C. The government should bot control mass media
   D. There should be single party system
   E. The women should have right to vote

10. The hindrances in the way of formulation of sound public opinion are given below. Which one of them is not correct?

    A. Unscrupulous press
    B. Superstition and conservatism
    C. Absence of civil liberties
    D. Educational institutions