13 PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
One of the most basic principles of a democracy is citizen participation in government. Participation is the key role of citizen in democracy. It is not only their right, but it is their duty. Citizen participation may take many forms including standing for election, voting in elections, becoming informed, debating issues, attending community or civic meetings, being member of private voluntary organizations, paying taxes, and even protesting. Participation builds a better democracy.