Democracy Quote by Khem Veasna ខឹម វាសនា
““កាលនិយាយពីប្រជាធិបតេយ្យ គឺនិយាយពីការចូលរួម។ កាលណានិយាយពីការចូលរួម គឺនិយាយដល់គុណភាពរបស់អ្នកចូលរួម" "When it comes to democracy, its key element is participation. When it comes to participation, its key element is quality of the participants””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on democracy, 2020
Democracy thrives on active participation, and the value of that participation depends on the quality and commitment of those involved.
In simple terms: Democracy needs both participation and quality participants.
Key Takeaway
Foster engaged, informed citizens.
Themes
democracy
participation
quality
citizenship
political engagement
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- voting
- community forums
- public deliberation
- civic education
Key Concepts
civic theory
social capital
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve participant quality?
- What obstacles prevent inclusive participation?
A Different Perspective
High barriers can limit participation quality.
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