Citizen participation
Participation is the key role of citizens in democracy. It is not only their right, but it is their duty.
Citizen participation may take many forms including:
- standing for election,
- voting in elections,
- becoming informed,
- debating issues,
- attending community or civic meetings,
- being members of private voluntary organizations,
- paying taxes, and even
- protesting.
Participation builds a better democracy.
Source: lawanddemocracy.org Principles of Democracy - a list of thirteen principles.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights Art. 21 defines the human right to take part in the government of his/her country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.
Jan Goossenaerts
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At atria.us (Civic Participation) (tab content) a tentative description of these seven skill levels is given: 1-Follow, 2-Assist, 3-Apply, 4-Enable, 5-Ensure/advise, 6-Initiate/influence, and 7-Set strategy/inspire/mobilise.
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Edward D. Kleinbard in the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 7, 2012 (Opinion) contrasts the contemporary views on tax policy of the Democrats and the Republicans Tax planning? Or tax cheating? Laws that encourage corporate tax havens are bad for America.
It is instructive to evaluate both views with respect to the Citizen participation Principle of Democracy.
Jan Goossenaerts
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Related principles that have been articulated in the context of development and governance are listed at Ownership of development priorities by the target constituency (Common Principles).
Jan Goossenaerts
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