Community Engagement Quiz

What are core values?

• Personal opinions on ethics

• Traditions that never change

• Laws enforced by the government

• Guidelines that dictate our behavior

Which of the following is NOT a core value of community action?

• Social Equity

• Gender Equality

• Political Affiliation

• Human Rights

A government policy aims to reduce gender inequality by offering more leadership programs to women. How does this relate to gender equality?

• It creates a separate society for women.

• It promotes equal access to opportunities.

• It focuses only on economic development.

• It restricts men from participating in leadership roles.

A community is discussing ways to involve its members in decision-making processes for local development. Which concept does this represent?

• Equity

• Gender Equality

• Human Rights

• Participatory Development

A city implements a new law requiring businesses to ensure equal pay for all employees regardless of gender. Is this an effective way to promote gender equality? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it ensures fairness in wages for all employees.

• No, because gender equality does not involve economic factors.

• No, because businesses should be free to set wages as they wish.

• Yes, because gender equality means treating men and women differently.

A development project is designed to improve the quality of education in rural areas. How can participatory development enhance this project?

• By prioritizing urban areas over rural communities.

• By allowing only government officials to decide on policies.

• By focusing only on building new schools without community input.

• By involving local communities in decision-making and resource allocation.

Why is gender equality important?

• It only applies to women's rights.

• It ensures men have more opportunities.

• It is only necessary in developing countries.

• It prevents violence and promotes economic prosperity.

A group wants to promote better waste management in their town. Which approach best represents advocacy rather than service?

• Collecting trash every weekend

• Donating garbage bins to schools

• Cleaning up a river with volunteers

• Conducting an educational campaign on waste segregation

A new policy limits access to healthcare for low-income families. As an advocate, what would be the most effective response?

• Volunteering at a local clinic

• Writing a blog post about the issue

• Petitioning and lobbying for policy change

• Donating money to a healthcare organization

A group of students learns that their town lacks enough public libraries. They decide to gather signatures and present a petition to the local government. What type of action is this?

• Advocacy

• Charity work

• Community service

• Volunteering