What is Citizens' assemblies?

A citizens' assembly is like a group of friends who get together to solve a problem that affects everyone in their neighborhood.

Imagine your school has a big issue, maybe there's not enough playground space for all the kids, or the lunch menu is too boring. Instead of just asking the teachers to fix it, you and some other students are chosen to be in a citizens' assembly. You all meet regularly to talk, share ideas, and make decisions about what should change. You might even vote on your favorite new game for the playground or try out different lunch options.

In a real citizens' assembly, people are chosen from different parts of the city or country, just like how you're chosen from different classes in school. They meet to talk about big problems, such as traffic, pollution, or taxes. Everyone gets to speak and vote, so no one person has more power than another.

This way, people who aren’t politicians can help make important decisions that affect their lives, it's like having a say in the rules of your favorite game!