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Citizen participation
Contributed by: Pike
  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) A type of government corruption.
B) A type of social media platform.
C) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
D) A form of online shopping.
  • 2. Which level of government is closest to citizen participation?
A) National government.
B) Local government.
C) International government.
D) Regional government.
  • 3. What is meant by the term 'e-participation'?
A) A form of citizen exclusion.
B) A political ideology.
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 bring together randomly selected citizens to deliberate on public issues.
B) To celebrate national holidays.
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 prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
B) To discourage citizen involvement.
C) To silence community voices.
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 promotes unchecked power for government officials.
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 avoiding discussions with neighbors.
B) By understanding the impact of their involvement on decision-making.
C) By relying solely on government officials.
D) By ignoring community issues.
  • 8. What is the principle behind deliberative democracy?
A) Citizens make decisions based on emotions only.
B) Citizens avoid open dialogue on public issues.
C) Citizens follow orders from the government.
D) Citizens engage in informed and respectful discussions to reach collective decisions.
  • 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) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
D) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
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