WorksheetsIVPS TEMA 3: MECANISMO DE RENDICION DE CUENTAS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main analogy used to describe the state in the text?
a)
A school
b)
A corporation
c)
A family
d)
A marketplace
2.
What rights do citizens have as 'shareholders' of the government?
a)
To avoid taxes
b)
To demand transparency
c)
To elect judges
d)
To create laws
3.
What does accountability primarily involve?
a)
Increasing tax rates
b)
Reviewing management and financial oversight
c)
Public protests
d)
Holding elections
4.
What is one tool used by the state to promote accountability?
a)
Televised debates
b)
Voluntary disclosures through reports and websites
c)
Citizen patrols
d)
Private meetings
5.
How often should accountability be practiced according to the text?
a)
Once a year
b)
Only during elections
c)
Continuously
d)
Never
6.
What is a significant challenge to effective accountability mentioned in the text?
a)
Increased taxes
b)
Lack of transparency
c)
Overeducated citizens
d)
Too many elections
7.
Why is accountability important for democracy?
a)
It allows for more taxes
b)
It ensures public officials are responsible for resource management
c)
It abolishes elections
d)
It stops public protests
8.
What is one example of citizen-initiated accountability?
a)
Voting in elections
b)
Requesting documents related to public spending
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Attending public festivals
9.
What can happen if public officials are not held accountable?
a)
Improved transparency
b)
Complicity in corruption
c)
Higher voter turnout
d)
Increased public spending
10.
What is a common perception of accountability that reduces its importance?
a)
It is too complex
b)
It is a mere formality
c)
It is highly engaging
d)
It is the only democratic practice
11.
What financial documents are reviewed for accountability?
a)
Marketing plans
b)
Personal emails
c)
Budgets and contracts
d)
Election results
12.
How are citizens often educated in relation to governance?
a)
To choose representatives
b)
To avoid public engagement
c)
To write policies
d)
To become public officials
13.
What is a non-financial aspect of accountability?
a)
Budget allocation
b)
Achievement of institutional goals
c)
Tax collection
d)
Shareholder meetings
14.
What can lack of accountability lead to according to the text?
a)
Better governance
b)
Reduced public interest
c)
Increased voter engagement
d)
Higher economic growth
15.
What is one reason accountability is likened to voting?
a)
It is done annually
b)
It is a crucial democratic practice
c)
It is decided by a jury
d)
It requires no public involvement
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