Democratic centralism

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/democratic-centralism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the organizational doctrine?A Leninist principle combining freedom of discussion with strict unity of action
2. What is the theoretical originator?Vladimir Lenin, as a framework for revolutionary party organization
3. How does democratic centralism work in a party?First, members talk and debate ideas. Then, when a decision is chosen, everyone follows it.
4. Why did Lenin create democratic centralism?Lenin made it because he thought earlier groups were too disorganized and needed strong teamwork.

Vanguard Party: A Leninist concept of a revolutionary party composed of disciplined activists leading the working class.
Factionalism: The formation of distinct groups within a larger group, often leading to internal conflict.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.