PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL POLITICS TO DEVELOP DEMOCRACY

Abstract

This academic article The objective is to highlight the importance of promoting political participation of local communities. This will cause the development of democracy at both the local and national levels. Participation in politics is considered an activity of citizens who play a role in politics correctly. As provided by law, such as following political news Participating in political rallies to exercise voting rights Participating in the preparation of public reviews Various political activities will stimulate people to see the importance of participation in government. To achieve local development It has four important characteristics: 1. It is a political ideology. 2. It is a form of self-government at the lower level, that is, the local level. 3. It is decentralization or increasing the power for local people to participate in self-government. 4. It is a way of life for people in the community