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Citizen Participation in Local Governance

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Citizen Participation in Local Governance starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Citizen Participation in Local Governance. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe one example of how citizens can monitor the work of local government.
Explain how citizens can hold local government officials accountable.
Explain one way in which local government can encourage more citizen participation.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect citizen participation in local governance.
List any one challenge faced by citizens in participating in local governance.
Name any two ways in which citizens can participate in local governance apart from voting.
State one reason why some citizens do not participate in local governance.
What is meant by 'citizen participation' in local governance?
What is the main purpose of the Gram Sabha?
What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in citizen participation?
Why is citizen participation important in local governance?