WASSCE Government · Paper 1 style

Public opinion

One sample question with the full working. 1 more in the app, with instant feedback and repair sessions for the traps below.

Which of the following helps to form public opinion?

Athe census
Bthe national anthem
Cthe judiciary
Dthe mass media

Show the answer and working

Answer: D

Media shape public opinion.

Trap A Chooses a true but irrelevant statement: Test each option against the exact term in the stem, not against whether it is true.

Trap B Gives only one part of the concept: Recall the full definition and check the option covers it, not just one component.

Trap C Misunderstands judicial independence: Independence is secured by security of tenure, salaries charged on the consolidated fund, appointment through a judicial service commission, and immunity for judicial acts.

Traps in Public opinion

Chooses a true but irrelevant statement
Test each option against the exact term in the stem, not against whether it is true.
Gives only one part of the concept
Recall the full definition and check the option covers it, not just one component.
Misunderstands judicial independence
Independence is secured by security of tenure, salaries charged on the consolidated fund, appointment through a judicial service commission, and immunity for judicial acts.

Practise Public opinion (1 questions)Send to your class on WhatsApp