Bolsheviks/Leninists claim to work on the basis of democratic centralism. But in practice it was far more centralist than democratic.
The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) claimed to operate on the principle of democratic centralism. This principle emphasized both democracy within the party and centralized decision-making, where all members had the right to participate in decision-making processes, but once a decision was made, all members were expected to uphold and support it.
the now-defunct Soviet Union
thomas Jefferson and the democratic republics
the nation was founded on the principle of consent of the governed.
At the Nuremberg trials, some former Nazis offered different defenses for their actions during the war. Some claimed they were just following orders and thus should not be held personally responsible for their actions. Others argued that they were unaware of the extent of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. However, these defenses were generally not accepted, and the principle of individual responsibility for war crimes was established.
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Joseph McCarthy claimed claimed that large numbers of communists had infiltrated the US government in the 1950's.
Belgium ruled Congo between 1908 and 1960. After this date the Congo became the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on gaining independence.
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They claimed that they were just following orders.
They claimed that they were just following orders.
Andrew Jackson Claimed to represent the democratic party.
Hitler claimed complete power in 1934, following the death of President von Hindenburg.
They claimed that they were just following orders.