Citizen participation
  • 1. What is citizen participation?
A) A form of online shopping.
B) A type of government corruption.
C) A type of social media platform.
D) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
  • 2. Which level of government is closest to citizen participation?
A) Local government.
B) National government.
C) Regional government.
D) International government.
  • 3. What is meant by the term 'e-participation'?
A) A form of citizen exclusion.
B) The use of technology to engage citizens in governance and decision-making.
C) A political ideology.
D) Excessive government control over citizens.
  • 4. What is the principle behind deliberative democracy?
A) Citizens follow orders from the government.
B) Citizens avoid open dialogue on public issues.
C) Citizens engage in informed and respectful discussions to reach collective decisions.
D) Citizens make decisions based on emotions only.
  • 5. What is the purpose of citizen assemblies?
A) To celebrate national holidays.
B) To provide entertainment in communities.
C) To bring together randomly selected citizens to deliberate on public issues.
D) To enforce strict government regulations.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. What is the difference between citizen participation and citizen engagement?
A) Participation involves direct involvement in decision-making, while engagement can be broader interactions with the community.
B) There is no difference between the two terms.
C) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.
D) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
  • 8. What is the role of civil society organizations in citizen participation?
A) To discourage citizen involvement.
B) To prioritize government agendas over citizen needs.
C) To advocate for citizen interests and provide platforms for engagement.
D) To silence community voices.
  • 9. What is the impact of citizen participation on policymaking?
A) It decreases government efficiency.
B) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
C) It fosters corruption within legislative processes.
D) It can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.
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