Unified power
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Unified power
This principle drew inspiration from the Paris Commune established in 1871. This commune established a representative institution, the Commune Council, which had executive, legislative and judicial powers and, therefore, no separation of powers. Karl Marx wrote approvingly of this model, noting that it was "a working, not a parliamentary, body, executive and legislative at the same time."[1]: 61
The constitution of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic was the first modern state formation to put this system into practice, and designated the All-Russian Congress of Soviets as the highest organ of state power. Vladimir Lenin, the leader of Russia at the time, believed that only through unitary power could one govern in the name of the dictatorship of the proletariat.[2]: 55–57
In communist systems, the highest organ of state power works under the ruling party's leadership.
China's political system, officially referred to as the system of people's congress, is grounded on this principle.[2]: 57–59
See also
Notes
- ^ Also referred to as "unity of power", "unitary power", "unified state power" and "unity of state power".
References
- ISBN 978-1-349-48849-0.
- ^ S2CID 158853804.