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