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Democratic Centralism Theory

Democratic centralism is a governance principle where members participate in decision-making processes, but once a decision is agreed upon through discussion, all members are expected to uphold and implement it uniformly. It combines democratic debate with centralized authority, aiming for unity and efficiency in actions. This approach allows open discussions but emphasizes collective discipline to ensure cohesive execution of policies, often used in communist organizations to balance participation with disciplined action.