PPA 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Direct Democracy, John Stuart Mill, Participatory Democracy

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The paradox of democracy: reading #2: general assumption among educational researchers and political scientists that a more educated population generates a better democracy. The democratic deficit: root of this democratic deficit is apathy, may be part of the problem - \ puts excessive blame on each of us, individual citizens, pays little attention to broader institutional and social factors. Leadership - cultivated among the few, usually in elite schools that prepare the future managers of society decisions collectively about municipal budget allocations. Includes neighbourhood discussions and decisions about priorities regarding investments in local infrastructure like pavement, sewage, storm drains, schools, health care, child care, housing, etc Helps to promote equity in the allocation of municipal resources. Helps to democratize the state, making it more transparent, accountable, efficient and effective in serving local communities. Provides a space of encounter for diverse populations who otherwise would be unlikely to meet.

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