<![CDATA[Democracy is a system of government that places the people as the holders of the highest power, both directly and through representation. In the context of Indonesia as a democratic country, community involvement in local political processes is an important indicator for assessing the quality of democracy, especially at the community level. However, the level of political participation among village communities is often still influenced by various factors such as education, access to information, local culture, and the level of trust in government institutions. This research aims to describe, analyze, and conduct an in-depth study of the involvement of the Hilimbowo Olora village community in democracy within local political processes. The results indicate that the majority of respondents have a basic understanding of the concept of democracy, yet their application of democratic values in daily life remains limited. The perception of villagers towards democracy is a representation of how village residents understand, assess, and respond to the concepts and practices of democracy, both normatively and in its implementation at the local level. Therefore, the perception of village communities towards democracy and involvement in local political processes is complex and multidimensional. Democracy is not just about elections; it also concerns active participation, social responsibility, as well as transparency and accountability in governance.]]>
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