Summary of Domestic Research on Citizen Participation

With the concept of citizen participation as the foundation,from the meaning of citizen participation,subject and object,types and forms,results and other aspects of the research achievement on citizen participation,the citizen participation means that citizens or their organizations through a certain form,a democratic expression participate in the administration of state and society. The citizen participation as a way to express citizens' political rights,is conducive to the promotion of democratic development,and can effectively alleviate social contradictions,promote the harmonious development of society. According to the strength,the citizen participation can be divided into direct participation and indirect participation.