TRENDS, NETWORKS, AND

SUBJECT &
GRADE/LEVEL
CRITICAL THINKING IN THE QUARTER II WEEK 1-3
21ST CENTURY 12
LEARNING CODE
COMPETENCY
Explain the importance of
participation in democracy HUMSS_MCT12-
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LEARNING
Define democratic participation
OBJECTIVES

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social

REFERENCE/S Science, Vol. 373, Social Goals and Indicators for American
Society, Volume 2, Sidney Verba, 1967, pp. 53 – 78

KNOW Importance of participation in democracy

Democratic participation refers to acts  Citizen’s participation provides

that are intended to influence the behaviour private individuals an opportunity to
of those empowered to make decisions. In influence public decisions and to be
a society where participation is value, a component of democratic
inability to participate represents a severe decision-making process.
deprivation.

 Why is it important? Benefits of Participatory Democracy

 Democratic participation is the
empowerment of people to effectively  Promotes transparency
involve themselves in creating the  Provides direct responsibility
structures, and in designing policies  Promotes a well-cooperative
and programs, that serves the community
interests of all, as well as to
effectively contribute to the
development process and share
equitably in its benefits.

 Participation in democracy or
democratic practices is a right
bestowed to the people living in a
democratic country. Every individual
has the right to be informed and
undergo necessary actions to
continuously uphold their rights as
individuals who are part of the
sovereignty. Decisions and laws that
government would take or impose to
the country will affect the individuals
equally.

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REMEMBER Importance of participation in democracy
 The most important role of the
government is to fulfil the people’s
basic needs.
 One of the benefits of democratic
participation is to establish unity
among members.
 Democratic participation should
always nurture the spirit of caring
and sharing.
TRY DIRECTIONS: Read and analyse the given scenario in each item
and shade the corresponding circle of the correct answer.
1. Why is democratic participation
necessary?
O A. Because it saves time and money
for the government so the funds can be
used for other purposes.
O B. It improves governance, including
democratic legitimacy for institutions
because of close links with citizens.
O C. It concerns with ensuring that
citizens are afforded an opportunity to
participate or otherwise be involved in
decision making on matters that affect
their lives.
O D. Because the citizen has the
freedom of political expression, freedom
of speech and each individual has the
right to be informed most of the time.
2. How could a citizen be involved in
political concerns?
O A. Citizens must contribute
meaningfully to building the nation.
O B. Citizens must elect first a leader to
represent their sentiments.
O C. Citizens chooses a representative
to handle legislation on their behalf.
O D. Citizens must contribute
meaningfully no matter what their status
in the society or country is.
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 The principle of public participation
holds that those who are affected by
a decision-making process. It may
be regarded as a way of
empowerment and as vital part of
democratic governance.
3. Why is citizenship important in a
society?
O A. They play as a neighbour, an
owner of the house or a tenant.
O B. It helps to create an active and
responsible citizenry, willing to
participate in the life of the nation.
O C. They teach individuals respect,
cooperation, and participation.
O D. They have the power to influence
the decisions a country makes.
4. How does transparency contribute to
democracy?
O A. It must give correct information to
the citizens.
O B. It creates an everyday
participation in the political processes
by media and the public.
O C. To check if the authorities are
accountable for their actions.
O D. It ensures that all of transactions
are verifiable.
5. How can citizens participate in
democracy?
O A. By voting, volunteering, and
participating in group activities.
O B. By controlling the leader in the
decision-making process.
O C. By looking for information in
newspapers and reference materials
by judging its accuracy.
O D. By just voting and nothing more.
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Key Answers:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A

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