why do actors participate in the democratic process? the sociological theory of democracy offers five modes of democratic action and democratic order: economic theory of democracy: strategic action and democracy as efficient market order. normativistic theory: emotional bounded action and solidarity with the great community. communitaristic theory: action as strong valuation and democracy as moral order. deliberative theory: communicative action and democracy as order of formal procedures. constitutional theory: reflexive or creative action and active trust in negotiated democratic orders.