In order to investigate upon the question whether the inclusion of young people 2 into active citizenry by the means of civic education could lead to 'more' democracy, the paper at hand firstly examines representative democracy in the light of the concept of power to illustrate how a democratic system becomes a legitimate political power. Secondly, deliberative democracy is introduced, arguing, that a more deliberated and enlightened citizenry becomes more participatory and enhances the pursuit and internalisation of democratic thinking and practice