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WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What does the mass media rely on to gauge public opinion?

  • A. Influential citizens
  • B. Propaganda and interviews
  • C. Polls and surveys
  • D. Rumour and gossipCorrect

Explanation

Mass media, as a communication system, often relies on rumours and gossip circulating among the public to gauge opinion.

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