Citizen participation
  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) A type of social media platform.
B) A form of online shopping.
C) A type of government corruption.
D) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
  • 2. Which level of government is closest to citizen participation?
A) National government.
B) Local government.
C) Regional government.
D) International government.
  • 3. What is meant by the term 'e-participation'?
A) A political ideology.
B) A form of citizen exclusion.
C) The use of technology to engage citizens in governance and decision-making.
D) Excessive government control over citizens.
  • 4. What is the purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To provide entertainment in communities.
B) To celebrate national holidays.
C) To enforce strict government regulations.
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 silence community voices.
B) To discourage citizen involvement.
C) To prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
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 ignoring community issues.
B) By relying solely on government officials.
C) By avoiding discussions with neighbors.
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) Participation involves direct involvement in decision-making, while engagement can be broader interactions with the community.
C) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
D) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
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