The author stresses that participation has an intrinsic value for the citizens. In addition, it is also important as a means of civic education, a process in which citizens learn civic values. A comparison of electoral participation in democratic polities shows great differences among them. The author argues that the level of voter turnout depends on a number of factors, such as the features of...

Abstract This article critically examines the argument that language testing for citizenship is necessary in order to ensure naturalized citizens have sufficient proficiency participate democratic life. First, we contend as they are currently designed, tests normally unsuitable assess ability of would‐be complex linguistic interactions characterize We further claim if were redesigned meet this ...

The present paper investigated the role of social media in youth participatory politics. A survey of university students was conducted in March, 2013. The findings of the present study indicated that a large number of the respondents participated in political activities through social media. Facebook provided the respondents with common platform to discuss issues confronting Pakistani society. ...