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Citizen participation
Contributed by: Pike
  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
B) A type of government corruption.
C) A type of social media platform.
D) A form of online shopping.
  • 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) 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 purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To enforce strict government regulations.
B) To celebrate national holidays.
C) To provide entertainment in communities.
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 prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
C) To discourage citizen involvement.
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 can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.
D) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
  • 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 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) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
C) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
D) Participation involves direct involvement in decision-making, while engagement can be broader interactions with the community.
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