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Citizen participation - Test
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  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) A form of online shopping.
B) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
C) A type of government corruption.
D) A type of social media platform.
  • 2. Which level of government is closest to citizen participation?
A) International government.
B) Regional government.
C) National government.
D) Local government.
  • 3. What is meant by the term 'e-participation'?
A) A form of citizen exclusion.
B) Excessive government control over citizens.
C) The use of technology to engage citizens in governance and decision-making.
D) A political ideology.
  • 4. What is the purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To celebrate national holidays.
B) To provide entertainment in communities.
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 prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
B) To discourage citizen involvement.
C) To advocate for citizen interests and provide platforms for engagement.
D) To silence community voices.
  • 6. What is the impact of citizen participation on policymaking?
A) It can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.
B) It fosters corruption within legislative processes.
C) It decreases government efficiency.
D) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
  • 7. How can citizens overcome apathy towards participation?
A) By understanding the impact of their involvement on decision-making.
B) By avoiding discussions with neighbors.
C) By ignoring community issues.
D) By relying solely on government officials.
  • 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 avoid open dialogue on public issues.
D) Citizens follow orders from the government.
  • 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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