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The Benefits of Participatory Democracy

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In a direct democracy, citizens are responsible for voting directly on policies and laws. The global pandemic and restricted liberties have recently challenged the makeup of democracies all around the world, sparking a call for more accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement. Why is participatory democracy on the rise?

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28 April 2017 | The Role of the Pubic Administrators and Some Implications to Our Programs, By Stuart Bretschneider*

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While some may argue this is being overly pessimistic, my response is that if this starting point is wrong little is lost but if it is correct and not sufficiently accounted for the cost are extremely high. It is in the genius of the system that it favors divided government and political completion not efficient political processes.