noun
participatory democracy
A political concept where citizens actively participate in decision-making, beyond just voting.
参加民主主義は、市民が政策決定に直接関わる仕組みを重視する。
Participatory democracy emphasizes a system in which citizens are directly involved in policy-making.
Direct democracy focuses on citizens voting on policies themselves, while participatory democracy includes broader involvement in deliberation and agenda-setting.
Representative democracy relies on elected officials to make decisions, whereas participatory democracy seeks more direct citizen engagement.
Compound of 参加 (participation) and 民主主義 (democracy). The term is a direct translation of the English 'participatory democracy'.