A) The involvement of citizens in community decision-making and public affairs.
B) A type of social media platform.
C) A type of government corruption.
D) A form of online shopping.

A) International government.
B) Regional government.
C) Local government.
D) National government.

A) Excessive government control over citizens.
B) The use of technology to engage citizens in governance and decision-making.
C) A form of citizen exclusion.
D) A political ideology.

A) Citizens engage in informed and respectful discussions to reach collective decisions.
B) Citizens follow orders from the government.
C) Citizens avoid open dialogue on public issues.
D) Citizens make decisions based on emotions only.

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.

A) By understanding the impact of their involvement on decision-making.
B) By ignoring community issues.
C) By relying solely on government officials.
D) By avoiding discussions with neighbors.

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) Engagement is required by law, while participation is voluntary.
D) Participation is limited to online interactions, while engagement is face-to-face.

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.

A) It promotes unchecked power for government officials.
B) It decreases government efficiency.
C) It fosters corruption within legislative processes.
D) It can lead to more inclusive and informed policy decisions.