You believe that involving citizens directly in decision-making processes leads to a more equitable and responsive government.
Participatory democracy is a political ideology that emphasizes the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems. It is often contrasted with representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of their constituents. In a participatory democracy, all members of a political group have the opportunity to make decisions together, directly influencing the outcome of laws, policies, and other decisions that affect them.
The concept of participatory democracy has its roots in ancient Athens, where citizens had a direct role…
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How would your school experience change if there were periodic forums for student voices on various issues?
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My school life wouldn't change very much because our administration wouldn't do anything to enact change.
@9K9CDN63mos3MO
Personally, I think having periodic forums for student voices in school would be a fantastic idea. It would give students a platform to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas, and it would help create a more inclusive and democratic learning environment. It's important for students to have a say in decisions that affect their education, and these forums could be a great way to make that happen. So yeah, count me in for supporting student voices in school.
@9K9B2Q7Republican3mos3MO
I feel like the student voice would be heard but not listen to even if they were allowed to talk.
@9K9B4SM3mos3MO
Because it requires a high level of engagement and knowledge from citizens, I think it would be risky. There are so many people that don't even bother to vote.
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How would your daily life change if local community decisions were made through majority student votes?
@9JS23R54mos4MO
Votes would be more left-leaning since most students tend to have left views.
@9JS2L5K4mos4MO
My daily life would change, as I believe there would be many more laws that encourage more government spending on things that I don't believe should get more government spending (because students include young children who might not have enough experience preparing them to vote insightfuly).
Honestly, it depends on the location. Students in high crime communities are more likely to say school sucks but others would like to have a strong education.
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How do you ensure that everyone in your group gets heard, even the shyest individuals?
@9KZX29WRepublican2mos2MO
you ask them all separately and they can choose not to answer
@9KZWW2K2mos2MO
Let them have a voice in everything that way a compromise can be made.
@9KZXFPZ 2mos2MO
The issue for me is most closely linked to that of accessibility -- I don't think the reason most people don't make their voices heard is because they don't want to, I think it's because they don't know how to do so in a way that isn't public, or because the act of voting or participating in democratic activities requires more effort than they're willing to muster.
I would be in favor of an easier way to share perspectives, like an online survey. The issue of verifying identity and making sure the system isn't abused would be an issue, so I would try… Read more
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Send a form asking for their options like this test
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Is it fair to require everyone to participate in government decisions, or should it be a choice?
@9HDKCZV6mos6MO
It Should be a choice since not everyone actually takes the time to care or look into it.
@9HDJSD7Independent6mos6MO
It should be a choice because not everyone agrees on the choices they have.
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How can we encourage those who are less confident to speak up in decisions that affect everyone?
@9HTSY9J5mos5MO
Popular sovereignty and allow everyone to feel as if their opinion is valid, regardless of their stance.
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How would you react if you had the chance to directly influence changes in your community?
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How does it feel when you're part of a group decision that leads to a successful outcome?
@9KFVRNC3mos3MO
Empowered and involved, as if my voice has been heard, my opinion taken into account and my life and identity valued.
@9KFV96T3mos3MO
Participatory democracy may also have an educational effect. Greater political participation can lead to the public to seeking to also make it higher quality in efficacy and depth: "the more individuals participate the better able they become to do so", an idea already promoted by Rousseau, Mill, and Cole.
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Do you think decisions made by groups you're a part of truly reflect everyone's opinions, and why?
@9HNK9PPRepublican6mos6MO
No, everyone has different opinions on each topic so we all have our own opinions.
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What would make you enthusiastic about participating in a local government session?
@9L5N9YD2mos2MO
Make voting week a federal holiday so everyone has the opportunity to vote.
@9L5N5PPIndependent2mos2MO
If I was able to follow my participation and see actual change.
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Do you think every citizen has enough knowledge and time to contribute to governmental decision-making?
@9H9KWM96mos6MO
Every state should focus on education first before politics
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How would the dynamic of your friend group change if you all made decisions together?
@9J3ZZKK 5mos5MO
Yes, because I believe the fact we can all believe in different things helps us grow our empathy.
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How can a group ensure that its decision-making process respects both minority and majority opinions?
@9KLWC743mos3MO
Make sure that we compromise, we can't just be my way or the highway.
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Have you ever felt inspired to involve yourself in local community work, and what sparked that interest?
@9KFWWCN3mos3MO
Yes I was a life guard, I became one to help out a small business who needed one
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Can a class decision ever be truly fair if not everyone speaks up, and how do we address that?
@9L87P232mos2MO
Being a child I think being treated fair is more important. As you get older you really learn the difference.
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How can young people be encouraged to engage more in issues that affect their future?
@9KRQF8XIndependent3mos3MO
Have a voting system that is tracked and reported on so they can see how their vote would have influenced elections. Make volunteering at a local campaign office a requirement for earned credits to graduate.
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