Participatory Budgeting

What is participatory budgeting?

• A process where citizens decide how to allocate part of a public budget

• A method for governments to increase taxes

• A strategy for businesses to increase profits

• A way for political parties to gain more votes

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 to be funded?

• Government officials

• Citizens

• Private companies

• International organizations

What is a common outcome of participatory budgeting?

• Decreased transparency

• Increased public trust

• Higher government spending

• Lower citizen involvement

Which of the following is a challenge often faced in participatory budgeting?

• Lack of citizen interest

• Excessive funding

• Too many projects approved

• Overwhelming government control

How does participatory budgeting typically affect local communities?

• Reduces community involvement

• Increases community engagement

• Decreases local development

• Increases government secrecy

Which sector often benefits from participatory budgeting?

• Military

• Public infrastructure

• Private corporations

• Luxury goods

What role do citizens play in participatory budgeting?

• Observers

• Decision-makers

• Tax collectors

• Policy enforcers