1.Political participation can be loosely defined as citizens’ activities affecting politics, and plays a crucial role in the promotion of democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion, economic development and the advancement of human rights in a society
2.Conventional political participation includes voting, volunteering for a political campaign, making a campaign donation, belonging to activist groups, and serving in public office
3.Unconventional political participation includes signing petitions, supporting boycotts, and staging demonstrations and protests
4.Globally, both voter turnout and trust in governments have been plummeting
5.The rise of social media along with the October 17th 2019 movement have dramatically promoted political participation in Lebanon
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