Aggregate view of individuals in a society is referred to as

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the term that describes the combined (aggregate) views of individuals in a society on issues of public concern.

2. Explain the concept In Government (Political Science), public opinion is the sum or aggregate of the views, attitudes, and beliefs held by individuals in a society about political issues, government policies, or matters of public interest. It is shaped by the media, education, political parties, pressure groups, and opinion leaders. It is measured through opinion polls, elections, referenda, and surveys.

3. Step-by-step solution

• A. Public outcry is a strong, vocal reaction of protest to a particular event. It is not a general aggregate of views.
• B. People's voice is a figure of speech. It is not a standard technical term in Government.
• C. Popular opinion sounds close, but it usually means what is widely liked or accepted. It is not the standard term used in political science for the aggregate view of individuals.
• D. Public opinion is the recognized term for the collective or aggregate views of individuals in a society.

4. Answer The correct option is D. Public opinion.

5. Exam tip When you see "aggregate," "sum total," or "collective views of individuals," think public opinion. JAMB tends to use the exact textbook terms, so pick the standard Government terminology over similar-sounding phrases like "popular opinion" or "people's voice."