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