1.

Explain the importance of participation in

democracy; and

2. Analyze the importance of participation in

Learning democracy.

Objectives
3. Define participatory democracy and
representative democracy;

4. Explain participatory democracy and

representative democracy; and

5. Differentiate participatory from representative

democracy.
 Activity 1: PICTURE ANALYSIS

2022 Importance of Participation in Democracy 4

 Participation in
Democracy
Democratic Participation is the involvement of the people in creating
policies and programs that serves the interest of the citizen and for the progress
of all.
This kind of participation provides the individuals an opportunity to
influence public decisions for the interest of all. It also gives an equal opportunity
or chance to expressed thoughts, ideas and even feeling about a certain
issue/topic/situation.
Furthermore, participation in democracy also develops the self-confidence
of the people through expressing their ideas. It promotes a well-cooperative
community and creates harmonious relationships with one another.

2022 Importance of Participation in Democracy 5

 Activity 2: PICTURE ANALYSIS

2022 Participatory and Representative Democracy 7

 Participatory Democracy

▪ is an individual participation of citizen directly in

making policies and concerning political aspects rather
than electing representatives.
▪ a kind of democracy in which individual has the power
to decide directly on the policies and politicians are
responsible in the implementation of those policies.

2022 Participatory and Representative Democracy 8

 Representative Democracy

▪a system of government in which citizens vote

for representative to make laws.
▪a kind of democracy where people elect
representatives to make laws in behalf of the
citizens.

2022 Participatory and Representative Democracy 9

 Activity 3: LET’S DO IT!
Identify five (5) problems/issues/concerns in your classroom. After identifying the problems,
as part of your classroom give your suggestions to address the problems/issues/concerns.

Problems/Issues/Concerns Suggestions

2022 Importance of Participation in Democracy 10

thank you