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participatory democracy
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form of government that involves broad participation of citizens in political decision-making
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- form of government
- Subclass of
- democracy
- Has part
- participation (in decisions)
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- topic's main category
- Category:Participatory democracy
- different from
- semidirect democracy
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Encyclopedic overview
Participatory democracy, participant democracy, participative democracy, or semi-direct democracy is a form of government in which citizens participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, rather than through elected representatives. Elements of direct and representative democracy are combined in this model.
Overview
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