3. REVIEW
Why is participation in democracy important?
Democratic participation is the
empowerment of people to effectively involve
themselves in creating the structures, and in
designing policies and programs, that serve
the interests of all, as well as to effectively
contribute to the development process and
share equitably in its benefits.
9. Democracy is about the people, it is about
the rights and the voices of the people who has a
bigger part in making decisions of the
government.
There are different democratic practices
enjoyed by the democratic community like the
Philippines to express their rights and voice for
the will of the people.
10. Democracy is about the people, it is about
the rights and the voices of the people who has a
bigger part in making decisions of the
government.
There are different democratic practices
enjoyed by the democratic community like the
Philippines to express their rights and voice for
the will of the people.
11. 1. Voting system
One of the most important democratic activity
practiced on how to elect government officials.
It is a legal system where there are rules in
how elections will be conducted and how results
are determined
12. 2. Citizen participation
Individuals have an opportunity to
participate in any public affairs
Citizen participation can influence
government decision making process in
making of laws, in economic activities and
even in socio-cultural activities.
13. 3. Constitutional Government
A type of government uses constitutions
which is known as laws or written
document where it defines how government
works and that balances the power in
executive, legislative and judiciary branch
14. 4. Majority rule/minority right
Majority rule is a way of organizing a government where citizens are
free to make decision through votes. The minority rights are the
normal individual rights or the rights of the minorities in a certain
place.
In a democratic country, votes are important in making decisions
where the majority votes will rule but there is no elimination of
minority rights or individual rights.
The majority has the power to rule and also responsible to protect
the rights of the minority. It means that whatever the rules will be
imposed the rights of the minorities will still be practiced.
15. 5. Private sectors/enterprise
Establishing of private enterprise or businesses is a product
of democracy. Citizens have the right to put up a business as
long private sectors follow the policies imposed by the
government.
In a democratic country, citizens have a right to make
businesses whether it is small or big enterprise.
16. 6. Civil Society
Establishing of civil organizations are visible in a
democratic country. It a type of organization/society
establish by a group of people with one common
interest like establishing an association of the drivers
and union for laborers.
17. Identify the democratic practices given. Write your answer
on a separate sheet provided.
__________1. Pedro participates in presidential election.
__________2. Aling Fe opened a sari-sari store in front of her
house.
__________3. Laborers join in the labor union.
__________4. Sheila participates in SSG election in her school.
__________5. Mr. Sy opened a toy business in their city.
Voting system
Voting system
Private sectors/
enterprise
Private sectors/
enterprise
Civil Society
18. __________6. Jojo participated in the establishment of Tricycle Operators
Driver
Association.
__________7. In Cristian area, the rights of the minorities where protected
and cannot be eliminated.
__________8. Ana participates in every school activity.
__________9. Their team participated in planning of clean and green
program.
__________10. Jonathan joined in Rotaract Association.
Civil Society
Civil Society
Majority rule/
minority right
Citizen
participation
Citizen
participation