Are citizens more engaged in governance today?

Yes. Technology and education have empowered people to participate in decision-making like never before. Social media allows citizens to organize protests, petitions, and campaigns, while online platforms provide access to government data. Voter turnout varies, but citizen activism has surged globally in movements for climate action, women’s rights, and anti-corruption. Media literacy helps individuals evaluate activism’s impact fairly, seeing it as part of a long-term trend toward more engaged populations. Evidence confirms people today have more tools to hold leaders accountable than in the past.