European Studies | Subject Focus 3: European Values, Democracy, and Rule of Law | School-Based Assessment on Democratic Citizenship, Citizen Empowerment, Active Participation, and Inclusion
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- Q1
Which of the following is NOT essential to democratic citizenship?
Social Isolation
Inclusion
Empowerment
Active Participation
120s - Q2
Which of the following is the primary role of citizens in a democratic society?
To obey all government orders without question
To participate in the political process
To avoid engaging in political discussions
To support a single political party without considering alternatives
120s - Q3
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a duty of a democratic citizen?
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
Voting in elections
Freedom of speech
120s - Q4
How can social media serve as a powerful tool for citizen empowerment?
By connecting citizens, sharing information about important issues, and organising protests and demonstrations
By preventing citizens from organising any form of protest or demonstration
By isolating citizens from each other
By restricting the spread of information on important issues
120s - Q5
In a community meeting, residents come together to discuss and address local issues. Which of the following actions is NOT an example of citizen empowerment?
Waiting for government officials to fix a broken streetlight
Petitioning for better public transportation
Voting in local elections
Volunteering to clean up a neighborhood park
120s - Q6
What problem might citizen empowerment encounter in a democratic society?
Improved public accountability
Citizens having a lack of information
Increased voter turnout
Increased community engagement
120s - Q7
What encourages collective responsibility, strengthens community relationships, and promotes civic education?
Personal financial wealth
Activism and advocacy
Electoral participation
Individual volunteerism
120s - Q8
How many levels are in Sherry Arnstein's (1969) Ladder of Participation?
5
10
8
6
120s - Q9
According to Arnstein's model of participation, which of the following levels represents genuine citizen power and the highest level of citizen participation?
Manipulation and therapy
Informing, consulting, and placating
Partnership, delegated power, and citizen control
None of the above
120s - Q10
Why is inclusion necessary in a democratic society?
To reinforce the idea that inclusion is a privilege reserved for a select few
To limit participation to specific groups, undermining the principles of democracy
To ensure that all citizens have a voice and can participate in decision-making
To foster a sense of hierarchy and exclusivity
120s - Q11
Which of the following best exemplifies inclusive practices in a democratic society?
Limiting voting rights to property owners.
Providing equal access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Segregating public spaces based on ethnicity.
Allowing only individuals of a certain religious belief to hold public office.
120s - Q12
Which of the following strategies contributes to making democracies more inclusive?
Limiting access to affordable housing and childcare based on socioeconomic status.
Simplifying voting procedures only for specific demographic groups.
Promoting positive attitudes toward diversity and inclusion.
Imposing restrictions on certain groups' participation in civic activities.
120s