The practice of democracy faces challenges and opportunities from communication technology advancement, which facilitates the public to access political information and to participate directly in various democracy practices. Considering the development in democracy practices, this study aimed to discover millennials' perception of the practice of democracy in relation to technological advancement. It employed survey method with quantitative approach. The respondents were 112 people from state and private universities selected through purposive sampling. The results showed that respondents' level of trust on democracy practices such as general election and on credibility of political figures and institutions were quite high. This perception needs to be improved through implementation of democracy practices that give priority to objectivity, sincerity, and fairness, which are shown in political activities and responsive efforts from the government to ensure the fulfilment of people's rights. Meanwhile, social media as a channel for political information needs to optimize its educational, monitoring, and public-opinion shaping functions as part of ideal democracy practice implementation.

Public participation is an indicator of success in democracy implementation. Public willingness to participate in general election is the frontline of democracy practice. General election will produce a leader that suits the needs of and fights for the people, which in turn will create policies that will improve public welfare. This study aimed to discover the participation level of millennials in democracy practices. It employed survey method with quantitative approach. The respondents were 112 people from state and private universities selected through purposive sampling. The results showed that public participation level in general election, as part of democracy practices, was quite high. This was congruent with public participation in critiquing public institutions, organizations, and figures that operated in politics. However, in terms of political education, public participation was quite low, particularly in guiding and initiating political discussions. However, public willingness to implement government policies was quite high. It indicated that public enthusiasm in democracy practices was quite high.