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unions of Britain in the 60s and 70s) that investment desire is

stifled and capitalists can no longer make any money, then the

capitalists will have to step up their political struggle, failing which they will pull out.

Then how can we adjust the distribution of political

powers to avoid going to the extreme? How can we ensure that the principal members of the legislature and executive are people who are unbiased, stable, and concerned with the overall interests

rather than those of the organisations, sectors or parties they belong? People have to weigh carefully the pros and cons of "one

If the party" politics or direct elections of all members. design of the political system is such that there are many factions and party strives and an increase of unstable and uncertain

It is better if the elements, then this design must not be used. system can maintain an element of diversity where the various sectors can have dialogues and consultations among each other, the sectors will rely on and take care of each other. thinks that the appointment system is a way to minimize the unknown factors. But this is not in accordance with the democratic trend.

ot A more feasible method is to set down a ratio, representatives from various functional constituencies and in accordance with the interests of all classes. The representatives should be chosen by direct elections. Alternatively, a portion of representatives should be chosen by territory-wide direct election, and another portion elected by functional constituencies. Then the political power will be more evenly distributed.

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