Participatory Budgeting

What is participatory budgeting?

• A process where citizens decide on or contribute to budget allocation

• A method for governments to increase taxes

• A financial strategy used by corporations

• A budgeting technique used by banks

Which of the following is a key benefit of participatory budgeting?

• Increased government control

• Enhanced citizen engagement

• Higher taxes

• Reduced public services

Participatory budgeting originated in which country?

• United States

• Brazil

• Germany

• India

Which city is known for implementing the first full participatory budgeting process?

• New York

• Porto Alegre

• London

• Tokyo

In participatory budgeting, who typically proposes the projects?

• Government officials

• Citizens

• Corporations

• Banks

What is a common outcome of participatory budgeting?

• Decreased transparency

• Increased public trust

• Higher government spending

• Lower citizen involvement

Which sector often benefits from participatory budgeting?

• Military

• Public services

• Private corporations

• Banking

How often is participatory budgeting typically conducted?

• Monthly

• Annually

• Every five years

• Every ten years

Which of the following is a challenge of participatory budgeting?

• Lack of citizen interest

• Excessive government control

• Too much funding

• Overwhelming public support

Participatory budgeting is most closely associated with which type of governance?

• Authoritarian

• Democratic

• Monarchical

• Oligarchic