Dimensions-of-Democracy
Dimensions-of-Democracy
of Democracy
What is democracy?
Democracy originated from the Greek word demoskratos or demokratia
which means the rule of the people. Democracy is a system of
government where citizens choose their representatives to form a
governing body. It is therefore, a government of the people, for the
people, and by the people. This is why it is also stated that democracy
is “Vox Populi, Vox Dei” meaning the Voice of the People is the Voice of
God. As the people are superior over the government.
Democracy is distinct from other forms of government as the power
rests among the citizenry unlike other forms which is either handled
by one or a few individuals. A democratic government focuses on
freedom and opportunities for people to improve on their abilities as
well as express themselves for greater self-determination.
Objectives:
• Democratic Practices
• The Importance of Participation in Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Participatory Democracy
Democratic Practices
Democratic practices are ways citizens can work together-even when
they disagree to address shared problems
Here are some examples of preferred democratic practices in the
Philippines: