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