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