KnowraParticipatory democracyLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Participatory democracy, each with the reason it gives.All 12Related 8Narrower topic 1Compared with 3Direct democracyCompared with: It can include direct votes but also participation that does not transfer final authority to citizens.Representative democracyCompared with: It aims to extend participation beyond choosing representatives at periodic elections.Iron law of oligarchyCompared with: It seeks to reduce the distance between decision-makers and the people Michels saw losing control.