Citizen participation - Test
  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
B) A form of online shopping.
C) A type of social media platform.
D) A type of government corruption.
  • 2. Which level of government is closest to citizen participation?
A) Regional government.
B) Local government.
C) National government.
D) International government.
  • 3. What is meant by the term 'e-participation'?
A) The use of technology to engage citizens in governance and decision-making.
B) A political ideology.
C) A form of citizen exclusion.
D) Excessive government control over citizens.
  • 4. What is the purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To enforce strict government regulations.
B) To celebrate national holidays.
C) To bring together randomly selected citizens to deliberate on public issues.
D) To provide entertainment in communities.
  • 5. What is the role of civil society organizations in citizen participation?
A) To prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
B) To discourage citizen involvement.
C) To silence community voices.
D) To advocate for citizen interests and provide platforms for engagement.
  • 6. What is the impact of citizen participation on policymaking?
A) It fosters corruption within legislative processes.
B) It decreases government efficiency.
C) It can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.
D) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
  • 7. How can citizens overcome apathy towards participation?
A) By ignoring community issues.
B) By avoiding discussions with neighbors.
C) By understanding the impact of their involvement on decision-making.
D) By relying solely on government officials.
  • 8. What is the principle behind deliberative democracy?
A) Citizens follow orders from the government.
B) Citizens avoid open dialogue on public issues.
C) Citizens make decisions based on emotions only.
D) Citizens engage in informed and respectful discussions to reach collective decisions.
  • 9. What is the difference between citizen participation and citizen engagement?
A) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
B) There is no difference between the two terms.
C) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
D) Participation involves direct involvement in decision-making, while engagement can be broader interactions with the community.
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