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