Trends, Networks &
Critical Thinking in
the 21st Century
Culture
DEMOCRATIC
INTERVENTIONS
MRS. LESLIE MONICA M. REYES
WORD MAP
DIRECTION: When you hear the word participation, what comes
into your mind? Write at least four words that you may associate
with the word PARTICIPATION on your notebook.
PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPATION
PROCESSING QUESTIONS
1. What is participation?
2. What is democratic participation?
2. What is the importance of
participation in democracy?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define democratic participation. 01
Discuss the importance of
participation in democracy. 02
Differentiate Participatory
Democracy from Representative 03
Democracy.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
Explain the importance of
participation in democracy. 01
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Differentiate participatory from
representative democracy. 02
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DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION
It is the involvement or
engagement with something
which is freely done, without
coercion, and without threat or
fear.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
1. Rights of citizens - The basic rights of
citizens are protected. There is freedom of
food, clothing, shelter. Even, the choices of
work, religion, etc. are not controlled. None
can compel him or prevent him in these
aspects.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
2. Common law for all - Any person found
guilty is to be punished by law. Be it a poor
man or the rich, strong, or weak will have to
undergo the same punishment and judicial
trial. Also, to get into any position, all the
people will have to follow the same
procedures.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
3. Chances for individual growth - Due to
the freedom of life, a person can work
without compulsions. This enables him to
perform with passion in any field he desires.
With this work of passion, there would be
enhanced performance and growth.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
4. Combined decision making - For every
issue, the entire representatives of people
are responsible. Everyone will be involved
in decision making. This limits the chances
of wrong decisions for the country. Thereby
everyone is safe and in agreement with
happenings with the nation.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
5. Fewer chances of misuse of power -In
a democracy such misuse of power is not
possible. Even a president or prime minister
has to take his colleagues into
consideration. He must put his views into
practice only after their approval.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
6. Equal rights to all - In a democracy, everyone is
equal before the law. One can take up studies, build
homes, buy property, anywhere within the nation as
per rules.
7. Ability to express themselves - Every individual
has his opinion. Democracy provides an opportunity
to express his opinion without fear or censorship.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
8. Enhanced economic growth - Most
countries with democracy have enormous
economic growth. As governance is a
collective effort; the economic growth is
never hindered. The nation growth is done
collectively and efficiently.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
9. Minimizes conflicts and violence - The
chances of violence are minimal in
democracy. Since the power transition is
smooth by-elections; the chances of
violence are low. The only way to get into
power is through peoples’ trust. So, the
persons will have to behave responsibly.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
10. Provide food and minimizes famines
- In the case of calamities, people are
deprived of basic amenities like food. The
government will have to arrange for food
and essentials from other places. This is
done to support the public and win their
support. So, the suffering of people due to
famines would be low.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
11. Separation of powers - In a democracy, the
powers of administration, justice are separate. So,
those in power or those in the judiciary cannot
overpower themselves.
12. Transparency of systems - Since all are equal
by law, the systems are transparent. Results of
elections, competitive exams, job selections are kept
transparent. These lead to better support those with
ability and talent.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
13. People are chosen by performance -
In a democracy, only those with credible
performance records would be given a
chance. The right person with ability will be
in the position to administer the
governance.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
14. Finance control - The finances of the
state have to be spent as per the
constitution. This prevents misuse of funds
and uses them only for the benefit of
citizens. So, the chances of corruption can
be reduced.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
15. Peoples’ Choice - People can choose
their leader irrespective of caste, creed, sex
and even race. Even economically
backward persons like Abraham Lincoln
could become the president of the united
states, women like Margaret Thatcher
prime minister of the UK, etc.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
16. Change of power - If a person in
authority is not fit to rule, he can be
replaced by elections. Many politicians who
were felt unfit to govern were changed in
the next elections. If they were fit, were
given multiple chances to rule.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
17. Equal and fair justice - In a democracy, no one
is above the law, and everyone is equal before it. So
equal justice is theoretically possible to all.
18. People’s participation - Since a person is
elected by people, people have the right to decide
their leader by involvement in voting.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
19. Nationalism - Since every citizen is involved in
building the country, there is a sense of patriotism
and contributions to its growth.
20. Better and equal opportunities - All are equal
before the law so anyone can contest for any post.
And if he is eligible, he can take the opportunity.
The Importance of Participation in Democracy
21. Freedom of life - People are free to
live their life as they wish without causing
harm to others. This is a fundamental right
provided by law.
Representative and Participatory Democracies
• Representative Democracy
In the modern period where large populations
usually form societies, Representative
Democracy (also called indirect democracy)
is observed to be more popularly exercised. It
is a political system where the qualified
citizens exercise their political power through
representatives.
Representative and Participatory Democracies
• Representative Democracy
The sovereign power remains on the
citizens but its exercise is delegated to the
representatives they elect. By extension,
the citizens, through their votes, allow
these representatives to make choices
and decisions on their behalf.
Representative and Participatory Democracies
• Participatory Democracy
Quite similar to representative democracy is
participatory democracy which also encourages a
more active and wider involvement of citizens.
While representative democracy motivates
individual citizens to contribute to policy making,
participatory democracy offers more opportunities
for members of the population to contribute to
decision-making through popular assemblies.
Representative and Participatory Democracies
• Participatory Democracy
In a direct democracy, all eligible citizens and
qualified voters directly or personally involve
themselves in making political decisions. In the
Philippines, one popular demonstration of
participatory democracy was the EDSA People
Power of 1986. Through the people’s direct
involvement in a series of protests, the dictatorial
rule of President Ferdinand Marcos was toppled
down.
LEARNING TASK 1
• DIRECTION: Based on the discussion,
differentiate representative democracy
and participatory democracy using a
VENN Diagram as shown below.
LEARNING TASK 1
ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
Directions: Choose one of the various
significance/importance of democratic
participation and write a two-stanza poem,
rap or song. Each stanza must have four
lines. Your output will be graded based on
the rubrics provided below. Do it in a ½
crosswise.
ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
