People's Democracy in Cuba: A vanguard political-economic system by Charles McKelvey describes Cuba's political system of people's democracy. It is a system of direct elections by the people of delegates to municipal assemblies, without the participation of political parties, and of elections by the municipal delegates of the deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power. Said Assembly is the highest political and legal authority of the nation, electing the President and approving the highest ministers of government. Mass organizations of workers (including professionals), women, students, small independent farmers, agricultural cooperativists, and neighborhoods also are central to the political process, playing constitutionally defined roles in elections and in legislative committees. The book explains the role of the Communist Party of Cuba as a party that does not have the constitutional authority to decide. It educates, guides, recommends, and exhorts, and it has influence because of the high esteem in which it is held by the people. People's Democracy in Cuba includes a thorough chapter on Cuba's pragmatic approach to its socialist economy. The state plays an active role as steward of a mixed economy with public and private property; and in seeking to respond to the needs of the people with respect to health care, education, nutrition, and culture. People's Democracy in Cuba concludes that Cuban socialism possesses a patriotic commitment to the entire people, seeking prosperity and equality, and rooted in modern universal moral values. It is above all an anti-imperialist revolution defending the sovereignty of all nations before the world. It is an inspiring example, demonstrating the possibility of long-term national commitment to fundamental moral principles. Charles McKelvey is a political analyst with extensive experience in Cuba. He is Professor Emeritus at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.
People's Democracy in Cuba: A vanguard political-economic system by Charles McKelvey describes Cuba's political system of people's democracy. It is a system of direct elections by the people of delegates to municipal assemblies, without the participation of political parties, and of elections by the municipal delegates of the deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power. Said Assembly is the highest political and legal authority of the nation, electing the President and approving the highest ministers of government. Mass organizations of workers (including professionals), women, students, small independent farmers, agricultural cooperativists, and neighborhoods also are central to the political process, playing constitutionally defined roles in elections and in legislative committees. The book explains the role of the Communist Party of Cuba as a party that does not have the constitutional authority to decide. It educates, guides, recommends, and exhorts, and it has influence because of the high esteem in which it is held by the people. People's Democracy in Cuba includes a thorough chapter on Cuba's pragmatic approach to its socialist economy. The state plays an active role as steward of a mixed economy with public and private property; and in seeking to respond to the needs of the people with respect to health care, education, nutrition, and culture. People's Democracy in Cuba concludes that Cuban socialism possesses a patriotic commitment to the entire people, seeking prosperity and equality, and rooted in modern universal moral values. It is above all an anti-imperialist revolution defending the sovereignty of all nations before the world. It is an inspiring example, demonstrating the possibility of long-term national commitment to fundamental moral principles. Charles McKelvey is a political analyst with extensive experience in Cuba. He is Professor Emeritus at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.
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