Citizens and the Political System
In most countries, the state was in power before there was a measure of popular sovereignty, and the liberty of citizens was based upon a dispensation from the state.

Elected Officials
Instead of quarrelsome debates, deliberative conversations provide a constructive way for legislators to talk about issues.

Government Agencies
Public engagement with government agencies may be less efficient in administration, but an engaged citizenry can provide richer understandings of problems, a range of permissible actions, and ultimately the public will required to implement policy decisions.