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TOPIC 4: DEMOCRATIC ( MIXED & PEOPLE )

People’s democracy
•​Definition:
•​ Definition: People's democracy is a theoretical concept within Marxism–
Leninism and a form of government which developed after World War II and
could be defined as a form of dictatorship of the proletariat, subscribing for a
multi-class and multi-party democracy on the pathway to socialism.
Reference: A. P. Butenko (2024). People’s Democracy. Retrieved from
[Link]
•​ Origin: This form of government arose at a new stage in the world revolutionary
process, reflecting the moment when socialism revolution was developing and
imperialism was weakened simultaneously and the balance of the world forces had
tipped in favor of socialism. People’s democracy highlighted the socialist
revolutions in the European and Asian countries after WWII, whose peaceful
development was supported and assisted by the Soviet Union.
Reference: Rumjancev, A. M. (1984b). A Dictionary of Scientific Communism.
Retrieved from [Link]
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•​ Examples: Some typical examples could be seen in the Union of Soviet Socialists
Republics - the leading figure, many Eastern European countries also followed
Soviet influence in the 1940s after WWII, becoming people’s democracy, such as
East Germany (German Democratic Republic), Hungary (Hungarian People's
Republic). Looking in the American continent, we have Cuba. And Asian
countries, we have China, North Korea, Laos and finally our country, Vietnam.
(Source:​ Butenko,​ A.​ P.​ (1979). "People's​
Democracy". Retrieved
[Link]
The Great Soviet Encyclopedia. Retrieved 9 April 2021.)[b]
•​ What does People’s democracy really mean? In fact, democracy
literally means people’s rules. Hence, people’s democracy could be
understood as people’s people’s democracy or demo democracy. The
double layers of meaning would somehow accentuate the core
characteristics of this form of government, heavily demonstrating
people’s rules and highlighting the validity of such a government.
According to People's Democracy by Anton Pannekoek.
•​Impact of people's democracy
•​ The right to make your own decisions and personal freedom => Example:
Vietnamese people up to 18 can have the right to vote for the National Assembly
deputies, or have the right of free speech,...
•​ Help distribute power: Democracy helps prevent cases where power is
concentrated in one individual or organization. At that time, power will be
distributed and guaranteed not to be exploited by monopolizing plots for personal
 gain.
•​ Find breakthrough directions: When people have the right to freely express their
views and opinions, problems will be viewed from many aspects and handled
more thoroughly => Example: The state regularly solicits people's opinions on the
party's projects and drafts,... (tổ chức lấy ý kiến người dân về các đề án, dự thảo
của Đảng,...)
•​ Ensure strengthening solidarity and gathering people in the era of innovation:
strengthen the great national unity, attract widespread and effective participation
from all walks of life in building the Party, the government, political system,... =>
Example: A large number of people responded to the call to help people affected
by floods in the North,...(hưởng ứng lời kêu gọi cứu trợ,...)
•​People's democracy in VietNam today:
•​ The system of guidelines, policies, institutions and democratic mechanisms is
increasingly being improved: Social life is organized and operated on the basis of
democratic institutions with high stability. The content and operational programs
of socio-political organizations, the issue of building democratic mechanisms and
institutions are increasingly focused on.
•​ Democracy in the Party, State and political system is gradually practiced
effectively: Democracy has become the working method, communication style and
behavior of officials, party members, civil servants and the people.
•​ The awareness of practicing democracy in society is increasingly enhanced.
•​ Democracy is increasingly moving away from formality to become more
substantive, practical and have clear results.
•​ The content, form, methods and tools of practicing democracy are increasingly
profound, diverse and rich.
Source:
•​ PGS,TS Lê Quân. R (08/04/2021). Quan điểm của các nhà kinh điển chủ nghĩa
Mác-Lê-nin về dân chủ và ý nghĩa đối với công cuộc đổi mới ở Việt Nam..
Comparison:
Similarity:
•​ In both systems, there are mechanisms in place to manage and direct public affairs.
(Focus on governance)
•​ Both systems have some form of participation from the public or the electorate.
•​ Both systems aim to maintain political stability and order.
•​ Both types of systems operate within a legal framework, including constitutions,
laws,...
Difference:
Mixed Democracy (France) People’s Democracy
(Vietnam)
Political Framework involves a pluralistic is usually based on one-
system with various party rule.
democratic mechanisms
 Ex: Head of State (Nguyên The President of the French The President is elected by
thủ quốc gia) Republic is elected directly the National Assembly for
by the people for a five- a five-year term.
year term.
Citizen Participation citizens can participate both citizens participate mainly
directly and indirectly through​ elections​ of

representatives
Ex: Parliament -​ Lower house Free,​ direct​ and​ ballot
(National Assembly): voting
elected by nationwide direct (Đầu phiếu tự do, trực tiếp
voting và bỏ phiếu kín)
-​ Upper house (Sénat):
indirect election (Electoral
college includes members
of regional and provincial
councils, and Members of
Parliament) (Đại cử tri bầu
bao gồm các thành viên Hội
đồng vùng, tỉnh; Đại biểu
Quốc hội)
Ideology is more aligned with liberal is rooted in socialist and
or pluralistic political communist ideology
systems
Highest authority ultimate power is shared communist party holds the
among​ government highest power
agencies
Ex: Government -​ Dual executive - Coalition government
system (Chính quyền hành
pháp lưỡng đầu chế)
-​ The president who
appoints the Prime Minister
is the leader of the majority
party in the House of
Representatives. (Tổng
thống bổ nhiệm Thủ tướng
là thủ lĩnh của Đảng chiếm
đa số trong Hạ viện)
Source:
Huỳnh Thị Hồng Nhiên, 14/5/2024, Mixed Republican System : A Comparative
Perspective from the 1958 Constitution of the French Republic and the 1946
Constitution of Vietnam."//“Chính thể cộng hòa hỗn hợp: Góc nhìn so sánh từ Hiến
pháp Cộng hòa Pháp năm 1958 và Hiến pháp Việt Nam năm 1946”