Participatory democracy — is a process emphasizing the broad participation (decision making) of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems. While etymological roots imply that any democracy would rely on the participation of its citizens (the Greek… … Wikipedia
participatory democracy — The twentieth century reincarnation of the ancient Greek ideal of government by the people (demos). Participatory democracy is direct democracy, in the sense that all citizens are actively involved in all important decisions. The youth and… … Dictionary of sociology
participatory democracy — individual participation by citizens in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, esp. directly rather than through elected representatives. Also, participant democracy. [1965 70] * * * participatory democracy, active… … Useful english dictionary
participatory democracy — individual participation by citizens in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, esp. directly rather than through elected representatives. Also, participant democracy. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
participatory democracy — noun Kind of democracy not limiting participation of citizens to voting, but striving to create opportunities for everybody to make meaningful contributions to decision making … Wiktionary
participatory democracy — democratic government in which citizens play an active role in decision making … English contemporary dictionary
Participatory budgeting — is a process of democratic deliberation and decision making, in which ordinary residents decide how to allocate part of a municipal or public budget. Participatory budgeting allows citizens to present their demands and priorities for improvement … Wikipedia
Participatory justice — is the use of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, in criminal justice systems, instead of, or before, going to court.Stephens, Gene, Participatory justice: The politics of the future, Justice… … Wikipedia
participatory — [pär tis′əpə tôr΄ē, pər tis′əpə tôr΄ē] adj. 1. of or having to do with participation 2. allowing or providing for the participation of all members of a group [participatory democracy] * * * par·tic·i·pa·to·ry (pär tĭsʹə pə tôr ē, tōr ē) adj.… … Universalium
participatory — par*tic i*pa*tor y (p[aum]r*t[i^]s [i^]*p[u^]*t[^o]r [y^]), adj. Affording the opportunity for individual participation; as, participatory democracy. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
