nothing role
They vote
Citizens in a democracy play a crucial role in electing representatives, participating in political processes such as voting and engaging in activism, holding leaders accountable through dialogues and protests, and influencing policy decisions through advocacy and public opinion. Their active participation is essential for ensuring the functioning and legitimacy of democratic systems.
To make informed decisions when voting.
democracy
Promoting democracy can lead to more stable and peaceful societies by empowering citizens and fostering accountability in government. Democracies are also more likely to uphold human rights and the rule of law, which align with many values held by the United States. Additionally, promoting democracy can enhance diplomatic relations and create opportunities for economic and social development.
China Association for Promoting Democracy was created on 1945-12-12.
At town hall meetings, the citizens get to interface more directly with the politicians and take a more active role in their government.
Citizens are the souce of political sovereignty - Apex :)
UK Citizens Online Democracy was created in 1996.
Citizens elect leaders who vote on the issues in a representative democracy, and citizens vote on the issues in a direct democracy. A representative democracy is modern, and a direct democracy is ancient. A representative democracy works better in large groups, and a direct democracy works better in small groups. Citizens' desires are ignored in a representative democracy, and citizens' desires have a better chance of being heard in a direct democracy
making Germany pay reparations
That would be an INDIRECT DEMOCRACY. The most common forms of indirect democracy are Presidential Republics and Parliamentary Democracies.