Participatory Democracy

How can we encourage those who are less confident to speak up in decisions that affect everyone?

Should everyone have a role in choosing their school’s extracurricular activities, and if so, how?

What if your favorite social media platform let you vote on its rules, what changes would you vote for?

How could we make sure everyone's opinion is considered in team sports or club activities?

If you could implement a new policy at school based on student majority vote, what would that policy address?

How do you think decisions made by students could impact the way your school is run?

Why do you think people often do not participate in decisions that affect their communal life?

Can you recount a time when you felt empowered by having a choice or say in a matter?

Do you think decisions made by groups you're a part of truly reflect everyone's opinions, and why?

What are the dangers of only a few people making decisions for a larger group?

Imagine you’re designing a system where every classmate has equal say; how would you prevent the loudest voices from dominating?

Have you ever felt a strong sense of community when working with others to solve a problem, and what made it feel that way?

How would the dynamic of your friend group change if you all made decisions together?

Describe a scenario at school where having a say in the decision-making process would make you feel more valued.

Which is more important to you: quick decision-making or decisions that take time but consider everyone's input?

What would you propose if you could initiate one major improvement to your school environment?

Do you think every citizen has enough knowledge and time to contribute to governmental decision-making?

Is it fair to require everyone to participate in government decisions, or should it be a choice?

Can you think of a time when the opinion of the majority overruled what you felt was right, and how did you react?

What would make you enthusiastic about participating in a local government session?

How can we make political participation feel more accessible and less intimidating?

How would increased student participation in decision-making change your view on school authority?

What unique perspective do you think you could bring to a local decision-making board?

What does fair representation in decision-making look like in a diverse student body?

Have you ever felt more committed to an outcome because you were part of the decision process?

Why might some individuals be reluctant to participate in group decisions, and how can this be addressed?

How can we balance the desire for prompt decisions with the need to hear all voices in a group?

How would you react if you had the chance to directly influence changes in your community?

How does it feel when you're part of a group decision that leads to a successful outcome?

How does participating in a group decision enrich your understanding of a subject?

Have you ever felt inspired to involve yourself in local community work, and what sparked that interest?

What makes a group decision feel fair to you, even if the outcome isn't what you wanted?

How can a group ensure that its decision-making process respects both minority and majority opinions?

If you had a platform to voice your concerns to local leaders, what would you discuss first?

How do you ensure that everyone in your group gets heard, even the shyest individuals?

What would happen in your sport team or club if members voted on strategies or plans?

How can young people be encouraged to engage more in issues that affect their future?

What's a real-world problem you feel could be solved by crowdsourcing solutions among your peers?

If you had the power to initiate a communal project, what would it be and who would it benefit?

Can a class decision ever be truly fair if not everyone speaks up, and how do we address that?

How would your school experience change if there were periodic forums for student voices on various issues?

Have you ever felt your community would benefit from more public input on decisions, and how might that look?

If you could decide on a communal activity or project, what would it be and why?

How can we ensure that young voices are not only heard but also acted upon in community decision-making processes?

Can you think of a time when a decision made by a group was better because it included diverse perspectives?

What's an example of a time when you wished you could have had a direct say in a community issue?

Imagine you have the power to change one aspect of your community through a public vote; what change would you propose and why?

If you could vote on one new subject to be taught at school, what would it be and why?

How would you design a system where everyone’s voice counts in making class rules?