Why public participation is important for our democracy?

The main aim of public participation is to encourage the public to have meaningful input into the decision-making process. Public participation thus provides the opportunity for communication between agencies making decisions and the public. Public participation can be time-consuming and sometimes expensive.

What are the political rights?

Political rights refer to an individual’s ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without fear of discrimination or repression, and is tied closely to citizenship status.

Why is it important to know about politics?

Having this understanding can help you determine the best course of action for yourself and your family, regarding a wide range of issues. (Most of which are more important than your coffee and light bulbs.) #2. Having knowledge of politics helps make you an informed voter.

Do politicians take extreme positions just to get voted in?

The fact evidence-based governance techniques exist and consensus existon best practices politicians are forced to take extreme positions just to get voted in. Democracy then changes and becomes a popularity contest and not a contest on the best way forward.

Why get involved in electoral politics?

Exercising that power by participating in electoral politics can be thrilling — not to mention a great way to make lasting friends, and feel stronger in solidarity in the fights to come. And there are lots of reasons for groups to get involved in electoral politics:

How can I be an effective electoral advocate?

Different decisions are made at different levels of government, and knowing who the final decisionmaker is on the issues that matter to you, will make you a more effective electoral advocate. Ch 2: How Do Elections Work? Understanding campaigns is critical before diving into the electoral process. Campaigns and elections come with a lot of jargon.