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) Regional government.
B) National government.
C) International government.
D) Local 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 form of citizen exclusion.
C) Excessive government control over citizens.
D) A political ideology.
  • 4. 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 avoid open dialogue on public issues.
D) Citizens follow orders from the government.
  • 5. What is the purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To bring together randomly selected citizens to deliberate on public issues.
B) To provide entertainment in communities.
C) To celebrate national holidays.
D) To enforce strict government regulations.
  • 6. How can citizens overcome apathy towards participation?
A) By ignoring community issues.
B) By understanding the impact of their involvement on decision-making.
C) By relying solely on government officials.
D) By avoiding discussions with neighbors.
  • 7. What is the difference between citizen participation and citizen engagement?
A) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
B) There is no difference between the two terms.
C) Participation involves direct involvement in decision-making, while engagement can be broader interactions with the community.
D) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
  • 8. 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.
  • 9. What is the impact of citizen participation on policymaking?
A) It decreases government efficiency.
B) It fosters corruption within legislative processes.
C) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
D) It can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.
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