Question 4
Identify five factors that make public opinion an important aspect of the democratic process.
Observation
This was a popular question. The performance of candidates that attempted the question was good as they understood the demands of the question. Some of the candidates listed the points without further explanation. However, candidates are to provide the following points in order to score good marks.
- Serves as a guide to political parties in drawing their manifesto
- It gives direction to government actions/decisions
- Ensures accountability and transparency in government
- Device for effective control of the government
- Influences public policy formulation and implementation
- Gives feedback to government in power
- It allows for citizens participation in government process
- It allows for freedom of expression