Civic SS3

What does "popular participation" mean in a democratic context?

• the involvement of elites in decision-making

• the active engagement of citizens in political, economic, and social activities

• the organization of elections by political parties

• the restriction of governance to government officials

Which of the following is a key aspect of popular participation?

• electoral apathy

• citizen involvement in policymaking

• corruption in public offices

• censorship of the media

What is the primary aim of popular participation in governance?

• to limit the powers of government

• to promote public awareness and accountability

• to centralize decision-making

• to encourage passive citizenship

Which of the following is an example of economic participation?

• voting in elections

• participating in labor unions and cooperatives

• contesting for political office

• observing electoral processes

___________ is a reason why people do not participate in political affairs.

• illiteracy

• corrupt leaders

• political education

• I don't know

The act of seeking redress in the court is an example of:

• civic and political rights

• environmental rights

• economic and social rights

One of the major problems of civil society is political influence.

• true

• false

• I don't know

The political power of the people to elect their candidate during an election is called:

• franchise

• suffrage

• democracy

• popular participation

The word 'democracy' is coined from:

• Latin

• German

• Spanish

• Greek

An NGO fosters peace and development in the society through:

• trade union

• labor congress

• civil society

• NTA