Active Participation in the Democratic Process

Why is participation in Democracy important? Select all which apply

• because citizens have the power to participate in shaping their communities and society.

• because if you do nothing you can't complain

• Democracy isn't true if the same people are always making the decisions.

• Participation isn't important as it doesn't matter what we do

Citizens can participate in democracy by doing any of the following things:

• Voting in municipal, provincial, and federal elections

• Participating in political discussions

• Writing letters to elected representatives

• attending city hall meetings to gain information or discuss issues

Why Should You Participate?

• If you feel that your rights are important, and that the government is not serving you the way they could be, you should definitely participate in the government.

• the purpose of the government is to make our lives better, by keeping us safe and providing services we need.

• we have the risk our government turns into a form of dictatorship

• if you don't democracy will die

Why is participation important for a democracy to work?

How can you participate in democracy? List your top 5 ways.

A form of government where a small group has control.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Running for office

A Form of government where one person is in control.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Running for office

Form of government where all citizens have control.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Running for office

Trying to get elected into office.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Running for office

An example would be signing a petition.

• Dictatorship

• participation

• Oligarchy

• not caring about what happens